Two private companies, Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space, have teamed up with a bold mission to tackle the growing problem of space debris. Their goal is to offer a reliable, cost-effective ...
"Each time a satellite has to maneuver to avoid a potential collision, it uses fuel which is a finite and precious resource." ...
Nearly half the manmade objects orbiting Earth are chunks of “uncontrollable” space junk — with just three countries fueling ...
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 ...
Earth’s orbit is becoming increasingly crowded with dangerous space debris, and engineers warn the ...
Hoboken, N.J., December 4, 2025 — High up in the earth’s orbit, millions of human-made objects large and small are flying at speeds of over 15,000 miles per hour. The objects, which range from ...
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 ...