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Experts Reveal How Our Atmosphere Is Becoming "Crematorium For Satellites"
The increasing number of satellites and space debris raises the risk of collisions.
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Snake-Like Robot Unveiled For Fukushima Debris Removal
A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said, as it unveiled the snake-like device.
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Researchers Suggest Saturn's Titan Moon Formed in a Single High-Energy Impact Event
New research suggests Saturn’s largest moon Titan and its iconic rings may share a violent origin. Simulations indicate Titan formed after a massive collision between two moons about 100 to 200 million years ago, resurfacing Titan and altering its orbit. The resulting instability likely shattered smaller moons, sending icy debris inward to create...
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Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Musk Vows To Run Data Centers In Space On Solar Power But Experts Have Doubts
Elon Musk said he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centers in space.
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Meteor Or Space Debris? Video Shows Mysterious Light Illuminating Wellington Skyline
The video was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club.
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Explained: Why Elon Musk Wants To Put AI Data Centers In Space
A proposed merger between Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musk's plan to launch satellite data centers into orbit.
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Asteroid Could Hit The Moon In 2032, With Effects Felt On Earth: Study
Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.
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New ALMA Images Reveal Complex Rings Left Behind by Planet Formation
Astronomers used ALMA to capture unprecedented images of young exoplanetary systems. The ARKS survey mapped 24 debris disks, revealing rings, gaps and collisions that trace planetary evolution. These snapshots expose chaotic transitional stages, helping scientists understand how newborn planets mature into stable systems like our own Solar System t...
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Falling Space Debris Can Be Tracked Across Earth Using Earthquake Sensors
This new method could provide real-time data on falling space debris, increasing safety and allowing authorities to take faster action.
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Experts Reveal How Our Atmosphere Is Becoming "Crematorium For Satellites"
The increasing number of satellites and space debris raises the risk of collisions.
-
Snake-Like Robot Unveiled For Fukushima Debris Removal
A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said, as it unveiled the snake-like device.
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Researchers Suggest Saturn's Titan Moon Formed in a Single High-Energy Impact Event
New research suggests Saturn’s largest moon Titan and its iconic rings may share a violent origin. Simulations indicate Titan formed after a massive collision between two moons about 100 to 200 million years ago, resurfacing Titan and altering its orbit. The resulting instability likely shattered smaller moons, sending icy debris inward to create...
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Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Musk Vows To Run Data Centers In Space On Solar Power But Experts Have Doubts
Elon Musk said he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centers in space.
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Meteor Or Space Debris? Video Shows Mysterious Light Illuminating Wellington Skyline
The video was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club.
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Explained: Why Elon Musk Wants To Put AI Data Centers In Space
A proposed merger between Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musk's plan to launch satellite data centers into orbit.
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Asteroid Could Hit The Moon In 2032, With Effects Felt On Earth: Study
Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.
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New ALMA Images Reveal Complex Rings Left Behind by Planet Formation
Astronomers used ALMA to capture unprecedented images of young exoplanetary systems. The ARKS survey mapped 24 debris disks, revealing rings, gaps and collisions that trace planetary evolution. These snapshots expose chaotic transitional stages, helping scientists understand how newborn planets mature into stable systems like our own Solar System t...
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Falling Space Debris Can Be Tracked Across Earth Using Earthquake Sensors
This new method could provide real-time data on falling space debris, increasing safety and allowing authorities to take faster action.
