Satellites
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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.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
The ash plume disrupted flights as far away as India.

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.

By Mike Wall Published
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.

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
The EURECA spacecraft flew on the space shuttle Atlantis in 1992.

By Julian Dossett Published
What do volcanic plumes look like from space?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
This quiz dives into satellites and explores what is orbiting Earth.
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