Space Junk
Science
US Issues First Ever Fine for Space Junk
The United States government has taken a historic step by imposing its inaugural penalty on a company responsible for leaving space debris circling our planet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied a fine for space junk worth $150,000...
Environment
Mysterious Lights Seen in California Sky
On Friday evening, residents of Northern California were treated to a spectacular light show as flaming space debris re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. According to the Associated Press, abandoned communication equipment from the International Space Station (ISS) was the source...
Environment
Abandoned Rocket Crashes Into the Moon
A discarded part of a rocket crashed into the Moon's far side just after noon, scientists say. They were expecting the impact to occur at 12:25 GMT on Friday.
The rocket segment, which weighs three tons, had been tracked for...