The proliferation of space debris in the Earth's orbit
The proliferation of space debris in the Earth's orbit – Read the column on Polytechnique Insights| Polytechnique Insights
The proliferation of space debris in the Earth's orbit – Read the column on Polytechnique Insights| Polytechnique Insights
As of May the 4th (be with you), 2025, the satellite tracking website "Orbiting Now" lists 12,149 active satellites in various Earth orbits. A deeper dive how many satellites are in Space| NanoAvionics
SpaceX's Starlink satellites are emanating low-frequency waves from their onboard electronics, messing with astronomical equipment.| Futurism
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites aren't just physically junking up Earth's orbit, but are actually interfering with radio telescopes.| Futurism
Startup Magdrive claims to have developed a satellite that could one day be used to clean up space junk — by gobbling dead satellites.| Futurism
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypted.| WIRED
