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 ...

Williams won the final stage of the 2024 Tour Down Under and with it the ochre jersey (Image credit: Getty Images) While Australians have often come out on top at the Tour Down Under, it was a ...

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 ...

The debris had left a trail of smoke across the Caribbean Sea as the spacecraft met its fiery ... said there were no injuries reported. Space technology company SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk ...

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 ...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called 'entertainment' after SpaceX Starship test flight exploded in space and debris fell sparking panic among the Texas residents Thursday January 16, 2025 SpaceX CEO Elon ...