Tag: satellites
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200-foot-wide asteroid could threaten satellites, study finds
Should asteroid 2024 YR4 smash into the Moon in late 2032, researchers say the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower.
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Ep. #511: SPACE JUNKYARD w/ Dr. Brad Tucker
With space junk becoming even more of an issue and countries ramping up their activities in orbit, Congress is taking action to regulate it. Parts of old rockets are raining down on Earth at a seemingly increasing rate and with more satellites being launched, there’s concern the debris will only get worse. We’ll track it down with Dr. Brad Tucker and discuss the chances of serious damage.
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Is A Russian Satellite Spying On The U.S.?
Kosmos 2558 launched on August 1st and appears to be within 37 miles of a classified American reconnaissance satellite that launched in February.