Space Debris
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No danger after Starlink space debris lights up Saskatchewan skies: expertSpace debris was seen over Saskatchewan burning up on re-entry and one astronomer says it serves as a reminder about the potential dangers of space junk falling to Earth.CanadaSep 30, 2025
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Climate change could even make Earth’s orbit a mess: studyClimate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds.ScienceMar 10, 2025
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Massive piece of space debris falls on remote village in KenyaThe Kenyan Space Agency says the space debris incident is an 'isolated case' and it is working to determine where it came from.WorldJan 3, 2025
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Space debris is an ‘increasing issue’ for Earth. What Canada is doing nowThe Canadian Space Agency says it takes the issue of space debris 'very seriously' after a piece of orbital junk was recently discovered in rural Saskatchewan.CanadaMay 27, 2024
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Russian satellite breaks apart in orbit, creating debris that could last 100 yearsThe debris from Cosmos 2499 joins the more than 27,000 debris objects currently being monitored in orbit around Earth, according to NASA.TrendingFeb 9, 2023
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U.S. announces ban on anti-satellite missile testsIt is a move that White House officials say is meant to underscore its hopes of establishing new norms for military action in space.WorldApr 18, 2022
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Russia denies endangering astronauts with space junk created by weapons testThe Russian space agency wouldn't confirm or deny that the strike took place, saying only that the "unconditional safety of the crew has been and remains our main priority."WorldNov 16, 2021
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U.S. lays blame on Russia for space junk from satellite destroyed by weapons testA Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, according to U.S. officials.WorldNov 15, 2021
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Canadarm2 damaged by ‘lucky strike’ from space junk in orbitSpeeding space junk punched a hole through the International Space Station's robotic arm, the CSA says.TrendingJun 2, 2021
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Dashcam captures ‘fireball’ over Metro Vancouver in broad daylight"Meteorite sightings increase during the vernal equinox ... so spring season is actually peak fireball season."ScienceMay 1, 2020
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