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Space astronomy is under threat as new paper raises important concerns about megaconstellations
The number of satellites in space continues to rise due to the deployment of megaconstellations. For decades, humanity has ...
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"Orbital House Of Cards": One Solar Storm And 2.8 Days Could End In Disaster For Earth And Its Satellites
"A single collision could have catastrophic long-term consequences," the authors explain, and we would not have long to avoid ...
SpaceX’s massive constellation of satellites are an eye-grabbing spectacle, but they’re also the center of great controversy, ranging from concerns about space junk to astronomers complaining they’re ...
Researchers warn of rising collision risks in low Earth orbit due to satellite mega-constellations and solar storms, highlighting the need for precise management and autonomous satellite systems.
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Study warns the next solar storm could wipe out satellites and cause space debris within 3 days
A new study warns that massive solar storms could trigger a catastrophic chain of satellite collisions in low-Earth orbit ...
"The May 2024 geomagnetic storm was the first major storm to occur during a new paradigm in low Earth orbit satellite operations dominated by commercial small satellites." When you purchase through ...
A "house of cards" is such a wonderful English phrase, one now primarily associated with a Netflix political drama.
“Megaconstellations” of vast numbers of satellites could threaten space-based astronomy, scientists have warned. In recent years, companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX have launched thousands of new ...
SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity consultancy Anvil Secure and space logistics and orbital transportation company D-Orbit have announced the publication of a new white paper ...
About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into tropical storms every hurricane season. They aren’t yet in range of Hurricane Hunter flights, so ...
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