Low Earth orbit
Will a Bold Startup Rescue a Falling NASA Space Telescope?
An Earth-orbiting NASA telescope is on track to re-enter the atmosphere, with a 90% chance of losing control by late ... Read more
Why Satellite Companies Like SpaceX Are Overlooking Astronomers’ Urgent Pleas to Protect Our Night Sky
Right now, there are over 12,000 active satellites orbiting Earth. This number has nearly doubled in just a few years. ... Read more
China’s Pivotal Orbital Refueling Test: All Eyes on U.S. Satellites Monitoring the Action
Two Chinese satellites, Shijian-21 and Shijian-25, are gearing up for a significant docking event in geostationary orbit. This experimental mission ... Read more
