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Earth’s space junk problem got even worse in 2024, ESA reports
A new space environment report from the ESA shows that Earth's space junk problem got significantly worse throughout 2024.
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X-rays, mushrooms and more: The science riding on SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission around Earth's poles
The Fram2 crew will be the first people to observe the polar regions from low Earth orbit, and they'll work on experiments ...
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Russians plot to turn night sky into giant laser billboard with 'space adverts'
A Russian company has deployed what it calls the "first space media satellite" into orbit as part of a plot to sell the night ...
Space adverts could be plastered across night sky as Russian company plots eerie laser-light billboards
A RUSSIAN company has revealed a plot to turn the sky into the world’s biggest advertisement space. Avant Space, which says ...
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission set to return from first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles
The Fram2 mission, paid for and led by a cryptocurrency billionaire who is flying with three guests, is on track to return ...
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Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public
Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even ...
Astronaut Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth: "What's above us connects us"
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ...
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‘Space Advertising’ Could Outshine the Stars—Unless It’s Banned First
Astronomers are racing to protect the dark skies as private companies seek to place large advertisements in Earth orbit ...