Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, according to new research.

The call today is for binding rules to protect the orbits of Earth, Moon, and Mars from space debris contamination. Initiatives need to be formulated for effective, sustainable, and equitable ...

The space debris problem won't solve itself. We've been kicking the can down the road for years as we continue launching more rockets and payloads into space. In the last couple of years ...

Mission commander Cai and Song completed multiple tasks before returning to the Wentian module airlock, according to China's human spaceflight agency, including the installation of space debris ...

As satellites reach the ends of their missions, they turn into dangerous debris ... told Space.com. "Space is no longer a limitless frontier; it is a finite resource under increasing pressure ...

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back ...

The Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates private launch activities, said it had briefly slowed and diverted planes around the area where space debris was falling, but normal operations ...

The Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates civil aircraft flying, said it had briefly slowed and diverted planes around the area where space debris ... a little under eight and a half ...

The FAA reported Thursday night it "briefly slowed and diverted aircraft around the area where space vehicle debris was falling. Normal operations have resumed." SpaceX confirmed the rocket ...