By Dimitris Kouimtsdis, Published by Daily Star, 11 August 2023 The Falcon 9 launched on Monday (August 7) in order to deliver 15 Starlink satellites and in the process punched a hole in the planet's ionosphere, leaving a red aurora-like glow in the sky Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket ripped a
The Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space is involved in a legal action against the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) to pressure them to create rules/guidelines for the launching of satellites in space. Lower Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming dangerously crowded and NASA scientists are concerned about growing
By Ian Sample, Published by The Guardian, 27 July 2023 European Space Agency to attempt unprecedented manoeuvre despite craft not being designed for controlled re-entry A defunct European satellite is expected to make an unprecedented return to Earth on Friday when mission controllers guide the spacecraft into a fiery dive
A photographer captured a SpaceX rocket leaving behind an aurora-like red glow after it punched a hole in the ionosphere. By Vishwan Sankaran, Published by The Independent, 26 July 2023 A rocket launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX last week from California may have punched a hole in the Earth’s ionosphere,
Artists John Kippen and Nicola Neate, North Uist residents who oppose the proposed first phase of the spaceport. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian By Severin Carrell, Published by The Guardian, 25 July 2023 Project close to bird sanctuaries in Outer Hebrides gets go-ahead after no objections from Scotland’s environment agencies Plans
Artist’s concept shows a large satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, with the Low-Frequency Radio Array (LOFAR) telescope below. A new study shows that satellites leaking radio waves might harm radio astronomy. Image via IAU/ Daniëlle Futselaar. By Kelly Kizer Whitt, Published by EarthSky, 12 July 2023 On July 5,
By Anthony Cuthbertson, Published by The Independent, 10 July 2023 SpaceX’s space internet network already has more than 4,000 satellites SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation is emitting radiation that is harmful to deep space astronomy, according to a new study. The space-based internet network is made up of more than 4,000
Ship 24 performing a static fire test in December 2022 prior to its inaugural launch. Image: SpaceX By Passant Rabie, Published by Gizmodo, 5 July 2023 Musk's private space venture is claiming that its megarocket does not pose a threat to surrounding wildlife in Texas. SpaceX is denying allegations that its Starship
