A large, heated object identified as space debris fell in the remote village of Mukuku, Kenya, prompting an investigation by the national space agency. Preliminary assessments indicate it may be a separation ring from a rocket, measuring 2.5 meters in…
A 500-kilogram metallic object crashed on December 30, 2024, in Mukuku, Makueni County, Kenya. Preliminary analysis by the Kenya Space Agency suggests it may be a separation ring from a rocket launch vehicle. The agency secured the crash site and…
Space scientists are raising alarms regarding the escalating congestion of debris in Earth’s orbit, which poses risks not only to astronauts but also to critical satellite technologies like GPS and high-speed internet. Over the past four years, the number of…
The Swiss space industry is experiencing rapid growth, led by Beyond Gravity, a state-controlled company known for its satellite technology. While the government aims to privatize Beyond Gravity to enhance competitiveness against global players like SpaceX, there is significant parliamentary…
The UK’s Skynet-1A satellite, launched in 1969, has drifted thousands of kilometers off its expected geostationary orbit, raising questions about its movement. Experts suggest that someone may have sent a command to activate its thrusters in the 1970s, but the…
The UK’s first satellite, Skynet-1A, launched in 1969, has mysteriously ended up 22,369 miles above the Americas, far from its intended orbit. Initially positioned to benefit British military communications, evidence suggests it was likely moved by unknown operators in the…
