Satellites : Science World Report

Nov 04, 2015 12:19 PM EST

Robotic Eyes Assist Satellite Repairs In Space

NASA is turning its attention to robotic technologies, which can be used to service, repair and even refueling satellites in space.

Oct 20, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

NASA Watches the El Niño of 2015 That May be the Strongest in Years

Every two to seven years, an unusually warm pool of water develops across the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean to create a short-term climate change event. Known as El Niño, this event is now being studied as never before by NASA scientists.

Oct 01, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

Hurricane Joaquin Tracked by NASA Satellites as it Hurtles Toward the United States

Hurricane Joaquin is barreling toward the United States. Now, NASA satellites are gathering a bit more information on the storm so that we can be a bit more prepared for when it hits.

Sep 01, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Space Junk: How to Destroy a Satellite After Its Retirement from Orbit

Space junk is a growing issue as debris piles up in Earth's orbit. Now, researchers have developed a new method to eliminate artificial satellites in Highly Elliptical Orbits when they finish their mission.

Aug 27, 2015 04:00 PM EDT