space debris
DARPA's O2 Improved Space Surveillance Network Almost Complete
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jun 30, 2016 11:38 PM EDT |
DARPA recently reported its O2 network now comprises more than 100 sensors around the world.
Space Junk Almost Hit Space Station; Astronauts Evacuated
| Ana Verayo | | Jul 17, 2015 08:51 AM EDT |
On Thursday, astronauts were forced to take emergency precautions by taking shelter in a Soyuz space capsule when flying debris threatened to collide into the space station.
Researchers to Use Lasers to Clear Space Debris
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 19, 2015 10:00 AM EDT |
This orbital junk can travel at speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour -- fast enough to cause serious damage to satellites and even the International Space Station.
U.S. Military Satellite that Exploded in Orbit wasn't the First to do so
| Ana Verayo | | Mar 04, 2015 06:39 AM EST |
This Air Force satellite was launched in 1995 and was part of a seven satellite DMSP network.
Space Junk Problem Spiralling Out of Control
| Dino Lirios | | Jan 13, 2015 06:44 AM EST |
The space debris problem is an issue that needs worldwide cooperation to solve.
How to Clean Up Space Junk in Earth's Orbit
| Ana Verayo | | Aug 27, 2014 08:11 AM EDT |
Lockheed Martin teams up with Australian based tech company to zap space junk with plasma beams.
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