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Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling and falling out of space after partial breakup in orbit
By Mike Wall published
One of SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites suffered an anomaly in orbit on Wednesday (Dec. 17) that led to its partial breakup, according to the company.

Watch Blue Origin launch 1st wheelchair user to space on Dec. 20 after delay
By Mike Wall last updated
Blue Origin now plans to launch wheelchair user Michi Benthaus and her five crewmates on Saturday morning (Dec. 20), and you can watch the action live.

'Crash Clock' reveals how soon satellite collisions would occur after a severe solar storm — and it's pretty scary
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites would likely begin colliding with each other or space junk in less than three days if they were to lose the ability to maneuver, for example due to an intense solar storm.

US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as new NASA administrator
By Josh Dinner published
More than a year after his initial nomination, the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator.

SpaceX launches Starlink missions in dual-coast spaceflight doubleheader (videos)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, from Kennedy Space Cener in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Dec. 17, 2025.

Experiments on a private space station: Vast asks scientists for research proposals
By Andrew Jones published
The California startup Vast has opened a call for scientific research aboard its Haven-1 private space station, which is set to launch atop a SpaceX rocket next year.

Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission
By Mike Wall published
Two commercial spacecraft pulled off a surprise rendezvous in Earth orbit recently, showcasing skills that could pave the way for satellite servicing missions down the road.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit on 100th Falcon 9 flight from Florida in 2025 (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
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