Topic: space debris
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Bezos' Firm to Bundle Satellites; Starship Launch Imminent
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, U.S. military space missions and NASA's Artemis II preparations continue uninterrupted, though federal employees risk missing paychecks. The majority of the most hazardous space debris consists of objects left in orbit before the year 2000, with sp...
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EU Unveils New Rules to Regulate Europe's Space Race
The EU's proposed Space Act aims to address the urgent need for structured space governance amid rapid satellite growth, focusing on safety, resilience, and sustainability. The legislation introduces measures to tackle space debris, cybersecurity threats, and emissions while streamlining proc...
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Mysterious object from space strikes United Airlines flight over Utah
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX suffered significant cockpit windscreen damage from a high-altitude impact over Utah, prompting an NTSB investigation into the incident, possibly involving space debris. The multi-layered windshield construction prevented complete shattering, though the impact cau...
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