EARTH could soon become a giant prison that we can never escape – and a chain reaction of smashing space junk is to blame.

The rapid expansion of satellite constellations and the increasing accumulation of space debris pose significant threats to the ozone layer and overall space safety. Recent analysis has highlighted ...

Space debris, the growing risk of space junk in Earth's orbit, is becoming an increasingly significant problem as the space ...

The problem of space debris isn't just a science fiction scenario anymore. It's a real threat that gets worse every year, and honestly, most people don't realize how urgent it's become. We're talking ...

October is Space Month. At Duke University, space research is more than just science — it's a bold journey across disciplines. This is the fifth in a series of stories featuring innovators, dreamers, ...

1968: An expended second stage Saturn V rocket is jettisoned minutes after lift-off, once its Apollo spacecraft has left the earth’s atmosphere on its way to the moon. (Photo by... Nearly half the ...

Over the past few years, tech leaders have increasingly advocated for space-based AI infrastructure as a way to address the power requirements of data centers. In space, sunshine—which solar panels ...

An American space startup plans to launch orbital robots on Elon Musk's SpaceX and United Launch Alliance rockets next year. Rogue Space Systems, based in New Hampshire, has four robots in the ...