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Cracks in the International Space Station are causing air leaks – how much longer can it remain habitable?
Christopher Newman, Northumbria University, Newcastle On June 5, 2026, Nasa ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station…
Too many satellites? Earth’s orbit is on track for a catastrophe – but we can stop it
Astronomer’s view of a star obscured by streaks from Starlink satellites. Rafael Schmall/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY Gregory Radisic,…
How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
A piece of space junk found on October 18 in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region. WA Police Alice…