Space Debris : Science World Report

Jun 29, 2015 12:24 PM EDT

Fireball Mystery Over the South Solved: NASA Announced What Object Was

The mysterious fireball that was spotted over parts of Georgia and Alabama may have been explained. NASA has announced that the fireball was actually a piece of space junk burning up in our planet's atmosphere.

May 06, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Satellite Explosion May Create Hazardous Space Debris Risk for Spacecraft

The U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F13 satellite recently exploded in orbit. Now, scientists are worried that the debris could pose a risk to other orbiters.

Apr 17, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

New Laser May Blast Space Junk Out of Orbit from the ISS

Space trash is a growing problem as more and more debris is released into our Earth's orbit. Now, scientists have put forward a blueprint for a purely space-based system to solve the issue.

Jun 28, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

ESA Plans to Harpoon Space Junk with New Satellite

Space junk is a growing problem. Debris from decommissioned satellites and other pieces of material orbit our planet in an ever-widening ring. Now, though, the European Space Agency has a new plan to deal with capturing tumbling satellites: harpooning them.

Mar 10, 2014 05:55 PM EDT

Zap! Australian Scientists Look at Lasers to Cull Space Junk

It may sound like science fiction but an Australian team is working on a project to zap orbital debris with lasers from Earth to reduce the growing amount of space junk that threatens to knock out satellites with a "cascade of collisions".

Feb 23, 2014 05:48 PM EST

‘Neighborhood Watch' Spy Satellite Program Against Space Debris to Launch Late 2014

The United States plans to launch a pair of satellites to keep tabs on spacecraft from other countries orbiting 22,300 miles above the planet, as well as to track space debris, the head of Air Force Space Command said.

Dec 09, 2013 08:16 PM EST

New Space Surveillance Telescope Set to Locate Space Debris From Australia

As satellites become more common, they face growing risk of colliding with space debris and even each other.

Sep 10, 2013 05:29 PM EDT

Swiss Mini Space Shuttle to Launch CleanSpace One Satellite in 2018

The CleanSpace One satellite has a new ally in its mission to clean up space debris. EPFL has entered into a partnership with Swiss Space Systems (S3). The company will invest CHF 15 million in the project and will launch the satellite into orbit.