Astronomers have accumulated observations of constellation satellites and run computer simulations of their likely impact to thoroughly understand the magnitude and complexity of the problem. This research informed the discussion at the Satellite Constellations workshops (SATCON1 and SATCON2) and led to recommendations for observatories and constellation operators. (Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Marenfeld)

Crash clock says satellites in orbit are three days from disaster

Illustration Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Marenfeld By Jonathan O'Callaghan, Published by New Scientist, 16 December 2025 Satellites in orbit would begin to collide in a matter of days if they lost manoeuvrability during a solar storm or other outage A collision would occur in just 2.8 days if all satellites lost their

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2.8 days to disaster: Why we are running out of time in low earth orbit

Paths of Starlink satellites as of Feb 2024. Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio. By Andy Tomaswick, Published by Phys.org, 15 December 2025 A "House of Cards" is a wonderful English phrase that it seems is now primarily associated with a Netflix political drama. However, its original meaning is of a

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Space Force Association unveils virtual ‘National Spacepower Center’ for education and wargaming

Robbie Robertson, Sedaro CEO and co-founder, gives a presentation on the National Spacepower Center to U.S. Space Force leaders. Credit: Sedaro By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 12 December 2025 ORLANDO, Fla. — The Space Force Association, a nonprofit advocacy group, announced plans to create a virtual education and

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The Counter Communications System is used to jam enemy satellites. (Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain/U.S. Air Force)

L3Harris satellite-jamming system approved for export to close U.S. allies

The Counter Communications System used to jam enemy satellites. (Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain/U.S. Air Force) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 10 December 2025 ORLANDO, Fla. — A ground-based satellite-jamming system made by L3Harris Technologies for the U.S. Space Force has been approved for potential export to select

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Multiple space companies join NATO’s DIANA defense accelerator

By Jason Rainbow, Published by Space News, 10 December 2025 TAMPA, Fla. — NATO has picked 150 companies from 24 of its member countries to join its Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) next year, including more than two dozen with ties to the space sector. Each company

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