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In a newly filed FCC application, Musk’s SpaceX outlines plans to launch a data center constellation of up to 1 million satellites.
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Earth’s Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn
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Scientists warn SpaceX’s 9,000+ satellites and growing debris could rapidly collapse Earth's lower orbit
A massive solar storm can trigger the low Earth orbit to collapse into Earth.
A new analysis suggests modern satellite networks could suffer catastrophic collisions within days of losing control during a major solar storm. The phrase “House of Cards” is often associated today with a Netflix political drama,
Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Satellites constantly weave past each other, burning fuel and making dozens of evasive maneuvers every year just to stay safe. A major solar storm could disable navigation and communications,
It's no understatement to say that the modern world could not function without our satellites, but they're a lot more vulnerable than you may think.
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from California on Thursday, Jan. 29. Will it be visible in Arizona?
SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk’s companies, xAi, the space company announced on Monday afternoon.
A rare disruption like a major solar storm could overwhelm Earth's satellite system and trigger a debris-producing disaster within days.
New radar, optical and communications systems underline the company’s expansion into higher-value space services and overseas markets.
SpaceX has unveiled a new system designed to track what is moving through low Earth orbit and how close those objects come to one another. Called Star.