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Satellite snaps eerily circular holes in the clouds above Florida. What caused them?
By Harry Baker published
A NASA satellite recently spotted a series of bizarre "fallstreak holes" in clouds above Florida. The circular cloud gaps have been previously (and incorrectly) linked to paranormal phenomena.
Satellites are burning up in the upper atmosphere – and we still don’t know what impact this will have on the Earth’s climate
By Fionagh Thomson published
Atmospheric scientists are increasingly concerned that this sort of apparent fly-tipping by the space sector will cause further climate change down on Earth.
Radar images reveal damage on Europe's doomed ERS-2 satellite during final orbits
By Andrew Jones published
As Europe's ERS-2 satellite tumbled through the sky, radar images picked up some of the damage it experienced during its final moments.
Bus-sized European satellite crashes to Earth over Pacific Ocean
By Brett Tingley published
The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite fell to Earth on Wednesday (Feb. 21), bringing an end to its nearly 30-year life in space.
Dead, 5,000-pound satellite is falling to Earth today. Will any debris survive the fiery reentry?
By Leonard David published
A European Space Agency spacecraft is making an uncontrolled nosedive into Earth's atmosphere – with elements of the 2.3-ton spent satellite likely to survive the plunge into purgatory.
Former Disney TV star Bridgit Mendler co-founds satellite 'data highway' startup
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Once known for her beloved roles on Disney Channel, Bridgit Mendler has re-introduced herself as a CEO in the space business game.
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova, Elizabeth Howell 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.
Big, doomed satellite seen from space as it tumbles towards a fiery reentry on Feb. 21 (photos)
By Brett Tingley last updated
Non-Earth imaging company HEO Robotics captured breathtaking images of ESA's ERS-2 satellite as it tumbles towards an atmospheric reentry on Feb. 21.
Russia's nuclear anti-satellite weapon poses 'no immediate threat' to Earth, White House says
By Brett Tingley published
The White House reassured the American public that a Russian nuclear space weapon, currently in development, poses no threat to people or property on Earth.
Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress
By Brett Tingley published
Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.
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