Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.

The problem of space debris isn't just a science fiction scenario anymore. It's a real threat that gets worse every year, and ...

Even in space, what goes up sometimes comes back down: spent rocket stages, defunct satellites and other bits of space debris ...

Specifically flagged by the UNEP are air pollution from launch emissions, spacecraft emissions in the stratosphere, as well as space debris re-entry and the potential to alter Earth's atmospheric ...

While these megaconstellations promise to bridge the digital gap and stimulate economic growth, they also increase the risks of orbital congestion and collisions. Rising risks of collisions and ...

Some problems grow quietly, almost politely, until they stop being ignorable. Space junk is one of those. It does not ...

October is Space Month. At Duke University, space research is more than just science — it's a bold journey across disciplines. This is the fifth in a series of stories featuring innovators, dreamers, ...

Cheap, uninsured satellites are creating more space junk — and it's starting to rain down on our heads. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...