The Conversation

Too many satellites? Earth’s orbit is on track for a catastrophe – but we can stop it

Gregory Radisic is affiliated with the International Institute of Space Law, and the Institute on Space Law and Ethics at For All Moonkind Inc. Samantha Lawler receives funding from the Natural ...
Phys.org

Too many satellites? Earth's orbit is on track for a catastrophe—but we can stop it

On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of up to 1 million satellites to power data centers in space. The proposal ...
The New York Times

A Robot’s Trek Goes From Infuriating to Ingenious

MIO: Memories in Orbit is influenced by the platforming challenges of Hollow Knight. By Christopher Byrd A few hours into MIO: Memories in Orbit, I wanted to bail. I didn’t think I had it in me to go ...
Scientific American

The largest-ever satellite of its kind just unfurled its wings in low-Earth orbit

The largest-ever communications satellite of its kind took a major step toward operation Tuesday: operator AST SpaceMobile announced the record-breaking spacecraft, whimsically called BlueBird 6, has ...
Space.com

Earth orbit is getting crowded. Can this map of 1 million routes around our planet help prevent satellite collisions?

"You can try to predict the lifetime of the orbit." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the latest updates on ...
Fast Company

Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

Low Earth orbit is already getting crowded. Around 14,500 active satellites are circling Earth, and roughly two-thirds of them are run by SpaceX. Now, in filings connected to Elon Musk’s plan to fold ...
Digital Trends

Your AI might run in orbit if SpaceX gets its satellite plan approved

SpaceX has acquired xAI, merging two of Elon Musk’s biggest bets as AI infrastructure demand keeps climbing. Musk is framing the move around a specific target, AI data centers in space. His argument ...
The Verge

SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit

The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to land-based centers. The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to land-based ...
Futurism

Earth’s Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

If you thought humanity already had its hands full with climate change, think again. With satellites and space junk increasingly cluttering our planet’s low Earth orbit, a team of scientists warn that ...
SpaceNews

Azimut Group invests $128 million in D-Orbit

In Orbit Now is an orbital transfer vehicle designed, manufactured and operated by D-Orbit. Credit: D-Orbit SAN FRANCISCO – Italy’s Azimut Group invested $128 million in italian space logistics ...
Polygon

Mio: Memories in Orbit interactive map

Much like Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Pharloom, the Mio: Memories in Orbit map is an intricately designed Metroidvania maze. It snakes in on itself in expected ways, features a lot of cleverly hidden ...
Game Rant

MIO: Memories In Orbit Interactive Map

GameRant has been a trusted source in video game news since 2009. Now, Game Rant is an authority in the industry for their interviews, guides, reviews, and more. Mio: Memories in Orbit is a ...