Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

When it comes to space debris, what goes up is coming down more often—and not safely. When spacecraft launch, some components ...
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What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object (Draco) mission. ESA ...
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Roscosmos spacecraft to make a destructive re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after departing the ISS

Russian cargo spacecraft Progress 92 is all set to make a planned destructive re-entry into Earth's atmosphere as the single-use ship completes its mission. According to NASA, the unpiloted Roscosmos ...
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NASA spacecraft reentry poses minimal threat, debris expected to burn up

NASA has announced that the "Van Allen Probe A," a spacecraft weighing 1,300 pounds, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere tonight. This event marks nearly 14 years since its launch. The agency ...
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Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re‑entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

After successfully completing their mission to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is about to return to Earth. The four astronauts set a new record for how far humans have travelled from Earth, reaching a ...
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Artemis II: Watch Live as Crew Returns to Earth in High-Speed Descent

After successfully completing their mission to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is about to return to Earth. The four astronauts set a new record for how far humans have travelled from Earth, reaching a ...