The Moon crash has highlighted the growing threat of space debris, with tens of thousands of objects orbiting Earth and raising concerns over satellite safety, future space missions and the long-term sustainability of space activities.

Today's Moon crash: A warning we can't ignore

Earth is increasingly at risk of satellite and spacecraft debris falling to the surface and threatening human life and property. Scientists say that this risk is increasing, mainly because of private companies that are aiming to launch millions of satellites.

Scientists warn of heightened risk from rockets and satellite tumbling down on Earth

The report confirms that multiple collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAMs) were executed, including fourteen in low-Earth orbit and four in geostationary orbit, a total of 18. 

ISRO averts multiple collision threats: NISAR, Chandrayaan-2 face close orbital encounters amid rising space debris

Asteroid mining has long been a dream of space entrepreneurs, but its complexity lies in four fundamental problems: detecting an asteroid, capturing it, moving it to a usable location and processing its materials.

A space bag that can catch asteroids? New technology could transform mining and clean up orbit

The crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, docked at the Tiangong space station since April, were due to return to Earth this week. However, their homecoming has been postponed indefinitely after their return capsule was suspected to have been struck by tiny fragments of space debris.

Three Chinese astronauts stuck in orbit after Sunita Williams, what went wrong with Shenzhou-20?

Understanding the protocols and technologies in place to manage such a crisis is vital for the safety of crew members on long-duration missions.

If astronauts run out of oxygen in space, this is what happens..

Meteor shower or rocket debris? Social media buzzes as Delhi-NCR residents reacts to mysterious fiery streaks in sky

Meteor shower or rocket debris? Social media buzzes as Delhi-NCR residents react to mysterious fiery streaks in sky

Citing preliminary assessments, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) said that the fallen object was a separation ring from a launch vehicle. It added that no one was injured. 

An unexpected visitor: Massive space debris crash-lands in village in Kenya- Watch

Space is a strange place, and yet again, an occurrence has baffled scientists. A satellite that has been dead for more than 50 years has drifted away thousands of miles.

Satellite dead for over 50 years mysteriously travels halfway around the world

Space junk has become a major concern in the past few years, with experts saying that the issue needs to be tackled on priority. Now researchers from the orbital mapping firm LeoLabs have issued a warning, saying that with all the debris swirling in orbit, a catastrophe is bound to occur soon.

Space junk catastrophe bound to happen, can prove lethal to astronauts, experts say

A massive cloud of debris is moving around Earth after a Chinese rocket blew up in space. On Tuesday (Aug 6), the Chinese Long March 6A rocket launched 18 satellites, delivering them to low Earth orbit (LEO), at an altitude of about 500 miles (800 kilometres).

Chinese rocket blows up in space casting a huge cloud of debris around Earth

A family in the United States is claiming more than $80,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after a small piece of debris fell from space and smashed through the roof of their home in Florida, the news agency AFP reported on Friday (June 21).

US family claims over $80,000 from NASA after space debris hit their home

For the first time, a satellite has captured a close-up photo of an individual piece of human-made space debris. AstroScale, a privately owned Japanese space company, released the photo of the space debris by parking another satellite next to its orbit.

Historic image! Japanese space company unveils world’s first close-up image of space debris

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is looking into an incident when a two-pound object crashed into a Florida man's house last month. The space agency is analysing whether or not the object came from the International Space Station (ISS).

An object crashed through the roof of a man's house. Did it come from space?

Japan has successfully launched a spacecraft designed to inspect and potentially remove man-made space debris from around the Earth, said a statement from Astroscale Japan on Monday.

Japan launches debris removal spacecraft to tackle space junk

Space junk is a serious issue. With advent of the Space Age, new vistas were opened and we could start conquering the final frontier. But as number of satellites went up exponentially over the course of the last century, the issue of space junk became harder to solve.

This Japanese startup wants to shoot down space junk using laser

Nothing beats the cool sci-fi film scene where a film's protagonist racing against time is beamed up by aliens or other powerful entities at the last minute. But what if this beam could be used to remove junk from space?

'Beam me up, Scotty': Scientists to use sci-fi beam to get rid of real space junk

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a historic step by imposing its first-ever fine on a company for breaching its anti-space debris regulation.

US govt imposes historic $150,000 space debris penalty on Dish Network

The mystery has been solved! A mysterious object washed up on an Australian beach. It has been identified as debris from an Indian rocket. The Australian Space Agency issued a statement about the cylindrical metal debris.

Mystery behind space debris found on Australian beach finally solved!

In a historic event, Aeolus, a British-built weather monitoring satellite, has been deftly guided to perform an assisted crash into the Atlantic Ocean, marking the first time a defunct satellite has undergone such a controlled re-entry on Earth.

World's first: Defunct British weather satellite safely guided to assisted crash in the Atlantic

Scientists are stumped after a giant metal cylinder washed up on greenhead beach in Western Australia.

Mysterious object found on Australia's beach: Sparks speculations

A giant metal cylinder washed up on Greenhead Beach in Western Australia baffling locals and triggering speculations online. There are many theories floating around. To discuss the further possible origins of this mysterious object. space archaeologist and an associate professor from Flinders University, Dr Alice Gorman joins us.

Mystery object discovery on Australian beach triggers conspiracy theories

Researchers have warned the increasing light pollution caused by thousands of artificial satellites and space waste orbiting Earth could prove detrimental to the work of astronauts studying the universe, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Light pollution from satellites worse than previously thought, warn scientists

Mysterious streaks of light were seen across the night sky in the United States’ Sacramento area late Friday, shocking those who were in the midst of celebrating St.

Watch | ‘Crazy fireworks’: Mysterious lights in night sky leave Californians shocked, amazed

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