The number of satellites orbiting Earth is rising fast, thanks to private companies such as SpaceX. But just how big will these "megaconstellations" become? And what problems might they cause?

Satellite internet revolutionizes connectivity, offering global coverage and transformative applications, but also poses ...

With that statement, posted to social media, SpaceX wrapped another launch in support of its broadband internet satellite megaconstellation on Sunday (Aug. 31). The 28 Starlink satellites ( Group ...

Footage released by aerospace company SpaceX showed a rocket launching into the atmosphere Sunday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Explore how solar storms will impact satellites as rising CO2 levels alter space weather dynamics and affect satellite ...

The Starlink satellite train is usually visible shortly after the satellites have been deployed when they are at their lowest orbit. Starlink satellites travel very fast and complete one orbit of ...

The next satellites SpaceX helps to deliver to orbit from Vandenberg won't be its own, but rather two of NASA's on a scientific mission.

Weather in space may be causing satellites to plummet toward Earth at an alarming rate. Watch the latest episode of "Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg." ...

SpinLaunch skips the traditional use of rocket fuel. Instead, it relies on a rotating arm, spinning inside a vacuum chamber, to fling satellites into low Earth orbit. (CREDIT: SpinLaunch) ...

NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite has successfully deployed its massive antenna in space, marking a major step toward tracking ...

In-orbit servicing and refueling could help curb the environmental harm done by the space industry. But will operators subscribe to the greener business model? The jury is out.

NASA is planning to decommission premier satellite missions that gather information on planet-warming pollution and other ...