Topic: orbital debris
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SpaceX challenges Amazon satellite altitude to FCC
SpaceX has filed an FCC complaint alleging Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites are being deployed at unauthorized altitudes, creating a serious orbital debris and collision risk. Amazon rejected the accusation, stating its launches comply with regulations and suggesting SpaceX's complaint is a str...
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Europe warns of rising orbital collision risks
The concept of Kessler syndrome has transitioned from science fiction to a pressing reality as orbital collisions become an imminent geopolitical threat. The number of active satellites has surged to approximately 17,000, driven largely by mega-constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink and competing ...
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SpaceX Cleared to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing the total approved Gen2 constellation to 15,000 to enhance global broadband access. The approval allows SpaceX to deploy advanced satellites using a broader range of frequencies and new orb...
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Starlink Satellite Tumbling to Earth After Orbital Anomaly
A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling uncontrollably toward Earth after an unexplained anomaly, losing communication and altitude while generating debris, with a complete atmospheric reentry expected within weeks. The likely cause is an internal failure, such as a propulsion or battery issue, a...
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NASA Clears Safety Waiver for Van Allen Probe Reentry
A NASA satellite studying Earth's radiation belts is making an uncontrolled reentry, with some debris expected to survive and reach the surface. The estimated 1 in 4,200 risk of harming someone exceeds U.S. safety standards, requiring a formal waiver due to the mission's scientific value. Predict...
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