Reply With QuoteSpace debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
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SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
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The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, exper
Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
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The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the w
But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.
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Live long and loiter: Why NASA's ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in s
NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.
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2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar e
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.
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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which me
Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
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2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it,
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.
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Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Researc
If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.
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The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our pare
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.
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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Mo
The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets
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'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parad
2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!
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Why do I need a VPN?
A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out.
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SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit on the 1st
SpaceX launched the first mission of 2026 tonight (Jan. 2), sending an Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit.
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SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for safety's sake
SpaceX will soon lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites, to decrease the threat they pose to other spacecraft and reduce space traffic overall.
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16 upcoming sci-fi shows to be excited for in 2026
Entertainment is the final frontier, as you experience everything from Starfleet to the Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla in 2026.
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