A reusable shape‑shifting membrane could let spacecraft capture multiple hazardous orbital debris pieces, offering a new, efficient cleanup method. Researchers in China have unveiled a concept for a reusable net‑membrane apparatus that could snag...

cataloged 43 distinct pieces of debris resulting from the incident, according to orbital analyst Jonathan McDowell. 43 debris objects cataloged by US Space Force from the breakup of a Chinese satellite in 141 deg retrograde orbit, Yaogan 50-02. The...

As space launch traffic surges, uncontrolled reentries of hardware are becoming an escalating safety concern for populations on Earth. The intensifying pace of global space launches is pushing the limits of our orbital environment, with consequences...

Six mysterious black spheres wash up on an Australian beach, prompting a hazmat alert before investigators discover an extraordinary offshore origin. Early on July 6, a fisherman near Forrest Beach, north Queensland, stumbled upon a dark, smooth sphere...

Scientists unveil a new detection method that reveals tiny, hidden space‑debris fragments in Earth’s prime orbital zone. A recent study has identified space junk as small as five centimetres orbiting at geosynchronous altitude, exposing a hidden cadre...

Scientists discovered that earthquake sensors across California recorded the sonic booms of a spacecraft reentering Earth’s atmosphere, allowing them to track its breakup in surprising detail. Just before sunrise on 2 April 2024, people across parts of...

As megaconstellations flood low Earth orbit, a new “CRASH Clock” reveals how close we may be to a chain reaction of satellite collisions that could disrupt life on Earth. If you checked the weather today, used GPS to navigate, watched a live sports...

A mysterious orb split into six, triggering a major hazmat response before investigators uncovered a surprising explanation linked to Earth’s upper atmosphere. A routine day of crab fishing on a remote stretch of Forrest Beach in north Queensland...

A mysterious 11-foot metallic object discovered in rural Minnesota has triggered a federal investigation into its potential extraterrestrial origins. A sprawling rural property in western Minnesota has become the center of a federal inquiry after local...

A mysterious object captured on NASA footage during a SpaceX mission has sparked UFO concerns after allegedly passing within 25 meters of the space station. Space Station Docking Footage Sparks Debate Over Unidentified Aerial Objects A routine cargo...

Six metallic spheres found on a Queensland beach spark a probe into possible hazardous space debris. Six unusually large metallic spheres were recovered from Forrest Beach, a stretch of coastline north of Townsville in Queensland, prompting a joint...

Nearly 30 years after its mysterious transformation, a distant star is providing astronomers with a rare, front-row seat to the final stages of stellar life. While the life cycles of stars typically span millions or billions of years, making real-time...

NASA’s James Webb telescope has detected the dusty remains of 21 planetary collisions, offering new insights into how solar systems evolve and destabilize. Planetary collisions are violent, transformative events that shape the architecture of solar...

Six mysterious metal spheres washed up on an Australian beach spark expert investigation into their unknown origins. In early July 2026, beach‑goers near Forrest Beach, Queensland, uncovered six metallic spheres that officials suspect belong to a...

A vivid green fireball streaked across the Arizona sky, leaving behind a dramatic trail captured by multiple cameras and stunned eyewitnesses. A brilliant, emerald-hued fireball streaked across the Arizona sky during the early morning of October 6,...

New Helix Nebula images show stellar debris slowly breaking down and rejoining interstellar space, offering fresh insight into nebular evolution. A team of astronomers has obtained an unprecedented glimpse of a dying star’s final moments, documenting...

NASA’s Webb and Hubble telescopes discovered 27 unknown trans-Neptunian objects, offering a rare glimpse into the solar system’s ancient 4-billion-year history. A collaborative observation campaign pairing the James Webb Space Telescope with the Hubble...

A pioneering British mission launching in 2029 will deploy a four-armed spacecraft to capture dead satellites and clear dangerous debris from Earth’s orbit. The United Kingdom has committed over $81 million to a pioneering mission aimed at scrubbing...

Astronomers have identified a potential new dwarf planet beyond Pluto using Rubin Observatory data, though its exact size remains under investigation. Astronomers have identified a massive, icy world lurking in the remote reaches of our solar system, a...

Astronomers have discovered that Earth briefly captured a tiny second moon in April, revealing new details about its strange and fleeting orbital journey. For nearly four months, Earth has hosted an elusive, pint-sized companion that went entirely...