FROM satellites turned into missiles and worldwide blackouts sparking carnage on the streets, all-out war in space is becoming less of a distant sci-fi dream. For centuries, wars have been fought ...

How much space junk is currently orbiting the earth? Credit: Space.com | animation: ESA | produced & edited by Steve Spaleta ...

What is space debris, and can we reduce or eliminate it? H.B., Troy, NY. Space debris, also known as space junk, consists of ...

A massive star 2.5 million light-years away simply vanished — and astronomers now know why. Instead of exploding in a supernova, it quietly collapsed into a black hole, shedding its outer layers in a ...

Scientists created a large open database that uses light patterns to help satellites detect plastic in oceans more accurately from space.

Space debris, also known as space junk, consists of defunct man-made objects that orbit Earth, including satellites, spent ...

The X-37B spaceplane sits at the center of a quiet but intense argument over the future of warfare in orbit. Russian and Chinese officials have not publicly detailed its missions, yet their diplomatic ...

As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to ...

Extreme solar activity or even a software glitch could put us just days away from a satellite collision in low-Earth orbit.

Astronomers tracked a star in Andromeda as it dimmed and vanished without the usual fiery explosion, offering rare clues to how black holes form.

Space debris, also known as space junk, consists of defunct man-made objects that orbit Earth, including satellites, spent rocket stages and other various fragments from collisions. According to the ...

The UK insurance market could propel the British space industry to the fore. Will we fire up those boosters, or let others ...