Satellites are polluting Earth’s atmosphere with heavy metals. Could refueling them in orbit help?

An illustration of the Arkisys in-orbit servicing Port module, which could help increase the lifespan of satellites, thus reducing the amount of new orbital debris. (Image credit: Arkisys inc.) By Tereza Pultarova, Published by Space.com, 3 June 2025 "Everything we have ever designed to go into space has been one mission, one

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An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX)

Solar storms are knocking Starlink satellites out of orbit, scientists warn

An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX) By Paulina Okunyte, Published by cybernews, 2 June 2025 As Elon Musk floods the sky with satellites, scientists say the Sun is quietly pulling them back down. On Saturday night (May 31st), SpaceX launched another 27 satellites

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Confirmed – NASA warns International Space Station (ISS) is in critical condition and has no contingency plan

The International Space Station has been continuously occupied for over 25 years By Laura M., Published by Union Rayo, 25 April 2029 The International Space Station (ISS) is going through its most complicated stage since it began exploring space in 1998. The safety committee that advises NASA has been very

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The atmospheric reentry process generates extreme heat and mechanical loads, which lead to the satellite's disintegration at the altitude of about 45 miles. (Image credit: ESA)

Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate

The atmospheric reentry process generates extreme heat and mechanical loads, which lead to the satellite's disintegration at the altitude of about 45 miles. (Image credit: ESA) By Minkwan Kim and Ian Williams, Published by The Conversation, 20 March 2025 The world’s first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, was

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris creates dramatic fireball over Europe, crashes in Poland

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris burns up over Ingersleben, Germany on Feb. 19, 2025. (Image credit: Bennett Theile) By Julian Dossett, Published by Space.com, 20 February 2025 The Falcon 9 upper stage failed to deorbit as planned following its Feb. 1 launch. A SpaceX rocket stage fell to Earth early

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