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 risk of rogue rocket debris and other man-made space junk colliding with planes is a growing challenge that’s only going ...

As the data came in, a bright fireball flying overhead revealed the source: A large piece of space junk burning up as it fell to Earth. That junk was a 3,300-pound module that detached from China ...

The car, initially thought to be an asteroid, was later identified as Musk's space junk after investigation. This caused an embarrassing mix-up, highlighting the need for improved space debris ...

Uncontrolled space debris entering the Earth's atmosphere has become a rising concern, with potential risks to aircraft. The ...

The rocket's upper stage blew up at an altitude of around 90 miles (146 kilometers) according to astronomer and space debris expert Jonathan McDowell, and weighed some 85 tons without propellant.

It was a little scary because it was on a hillside. There was a lot of falling debris and a lot of walls that looked like they could cave in,” Levy said. “So as safely as I could, I cleared a ...

A customer sitting in a diner a half mile from where a medical transport flight smashed into the ground in northeast Philadelphia was struck by debris from the crash, but survived. The ...

Reese thinks an 8x8 journal is the perfect size: big enough to fit a solid array of junk, but not so large that you're desperately trying to fill empty space. Creators generally recommend ...

At Waterfront Park in Alexandria, there’s a sign saying that if any debris is found, call 911. Other waterfront locations have areas that are closed, such as at Gravelly Point and parts of the ...