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An artificial 'Saturn's ring' of satellites could soon fill the sky, astronomers warn

A bright Saturn's ring of satellites will encircle Earth if plans to launch a million orbiting data centers and tens of thousands of space mirrors will come to pass.

Every SpaceX Starlink satellite has to dodge a collision almost weekly, and experts fear the worst

Every SpaceX Starlink satellite has to dodge a collision almost weekly, and experts fear the worst

SpaceX's Starlink satellites made over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers over the past year with each satellite now dodging other objects almost weekly.

SpaceX to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026 as collisions rise, company says

SpaceX to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026 as collisions rise, company says

Bringing the satellites down will reduce the risk of collisions between satellites, the company said.

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Is low Earth orbit getting too crowded? New study rings an alarm bell

Hundreds of satellites may soon be flying in orbital regions that are already too packed to allow safe and long-term operations, a new study suggests.

Outer Space around earth is already pretty crowded. Tech firms are racing to pack even more satellites in

Thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit could create a doom loop of dangerous debris and Julia Musto details the problem

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ISS dodges its 39th piece of potentially hazardous space junk. Experts say it won't be the last.

The ISS performed its 39th ever space junk collision avoidance maneuver on Nov. 19. Although it was the first such maneuver in 2024, it may not be the last, experts say.

‘Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably’: has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

From chaotic collisions to depletion of the ozone layer, the thousands of satellites in orbit around Earth have the potential to wreak havoc in coming decades. What are the solutions to a growing menace?

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SpaceX deorbiting 100 older Starlink satellites to 'keep space safe and sustainable'

SpaceX deorbiting 100 older Starlink satellites to 'keep space safe and sustainable'

SpaceX announced it will deorbit 100 of its first-generation Starlink satellites in order to lower the number of spacecraft that might fail and become non-maneuverable.

Starlink close encounters decrease despite ever-growing number of satellites

Starlink close encounters decrease despite ever-growing number of satellites

Even though the Starlink constellation has grown by about 1,000 spacecraft in the last six months, its satellites made fewer avoidance maneuvers in that period than in the prior half year.

SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

SpaceX Starlink satellites had to make 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just 6 months — and it will only get worse

Exponential growth in Starlink orbital collision avoidance maneuvers in the past six months is sparking concerns over the long-term sustainability of satellite operations.

Councillor calls for wild goats on Killiney Hill after devastating fire

Councillor calls for wild goats on Killiney Hill after devastating fire

Two firefighters were hospitalised after tackling the blaze on Killiney Hill earlier this week

Historic landmark in south Dublin would be 'ruined' by plans for apartments

Historic landmark in south Dublin would be 'ruined' by plans for apartments

The neolitic tomb portal is over 5,000 years old and popular with tourists in the area

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