Satellites

Golden satellite insulation sparkles during test | Space photo of the day for Dec. 30, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 30 December 25

The test is designed to prepare satellites for one of the most complex tasks in space: safely approaching another object.

Doomed SpaceX Starlink satellite photographed from orbit

By Mike Wall published 23 December 25

We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink satellite that recently suffered an anomaly in orbit, thanks to Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft.

Satellites reveal heat leaking from largest US cryptocurrency mining center

By Tereza Pultarova published 22 December 25

Bitcoin-mining mega data center seen leaking heat into the environment in an image captured from orbit by a thermometer satellite

These 2 companies are teaming up to offer insurance for space debris strikes on satellites

By Andrew Jones published 19 December 25

Odin Space and Arkisys are teaming up to provide customers with pioneering insurance for spacecraft specifically to cover space debris collision events.

A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling and falling out of space after partial breakup in orbit

By Mike Wall published 18 December 25

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.

'Crash Clock' reveals how soon satellite collisions would occur after a severe solar storm — and it's pretty scary

By Tereza Pultarova published 18 December 25

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.

Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 16 December 25

The ash plume disrupted flights as far away as India.

Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission

By Mike Wall published 15 December 25

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.

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

By Mike Wall published 13 December 25

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Satellite constellations could obscure most space telescope observations by late 2030s: 'That part of the image will be forever lost'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 12 December 25

"The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?"