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"It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, wait — it’s just more space junk. And it may fall to Earth without warning, as people in two spots across the globe from each other were just reminded."

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Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’
Debris was found in Indonesia on Monday, just days after a farmer across the globe in Minnesota reported a massive metal object thought to be space junk in a cornfield.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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"It is unfortunate that the US has positioned weapons in space. This development is expected to rapidly make space warfare a reality, which is not in the interest of any country in the world."

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The US Decision to Deploy Weapons in Space Sets a Dangerous Precedent
The growing strategic importance of outer space makes its security a concern for the entire world. Some states may view space-based weapons as instruments of deterrence, but their deployment could tri...
thewire.in
October 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Placing offensive weapons in orbit is a catastrophic environmental hazard that elevates debris risks for all satellite infrastructure. Being a 'first mover' does not make weaponization legal.

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CSE Opposes The Militarization Of Outer Space
The recent confirmation by the United States that it has placed offensive weapons in orbit is cause for grave concern about the long-term integrity of the near-Earth space environment. It is a turning point for both the security and sustainability of the Earth-space environmental continuum that
www.spaceenvironmentalism.org
September 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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"U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink on Monday revealed that the United States has deployed space-control weapons in orbit, while also disclosing new milestones for military satellite programs tied to missile defense and long-range targeting."

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U.S. has deployed space-control weapons in orbit, Air Force secretary says
U.S. has deployed space-control weapons in orbit, Air Force secretary says U.S. has deployed space-control weapons in orbit, Air Force secretary says
spacenews.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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"The Federal Communications Commission is poised to cement its longstanding practice of excluding constellations from environmental reviews, amid an unprecedented wave of proposals covering more than a million orbital data centers."

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FCC to draw line under constellation environmental review exemption
The FCC is poised to cement its longstanding practice of excluding constellations from environmental reviews, amid an unprecedented wave of proposals covering more than a million orbital data centers.
spacenews.com
September 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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"The increasing quantity of satellites and debris in low-Earth orbit is raising concerns ... that debris could set off a chain reaction of crashes, leaving parts of low-Earth orbit unusable."

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SpaceX and Rivals Dodge Traffic as Satellites, Debris Crowd Low-Earth Orbit
The proliferation of man-made material circling the planet is raising concerns over potential collisions.
www.wsj.com
August 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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"The light pollution produced by each of those mirrors would completely wipe out stars from the sky for those underneath them, turning the starry night into an eerie twilight zone."

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Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'
Sun-reflecting space mirrors proposed by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital will have an even more devastating effect on the night sky around the world than previously thought, a study has found.
www.space.com
August 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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"Nearly all controlled ozone-depleting substances have been phased out. Low-Earth orbit is now creating a different source of reactive material. ... The concern is scientifically plausible, but its scale remains unsettled."

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The world banned CFCs and put the ozone layer on a path to recovery. Now thousands of dying satellites are introducing aluminium oxide nanoparticles into the upper atmosphere — particles scientists wa...
Satellite reentries are adding alumina nanoparticles to the upper atmosphere. The ozone-depletion pathway is credible, but current models disagree sharply on its scale.
spacedaily.com
August 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Orbital Compute wants FCC approval for 100,000 AI satellites, threatening our night sky and orbital space. Today we filed an opposition urging the U.S. FCC to deny this and demand an environmental review.

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Orbital Compute ODCs comment
August 18, 2026 Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 via ICFS Electronic Filing In re: Application of Orbital Compute Inc. for Launch and Operating Authority for th...
www.spaceenvironmentalism.org
August 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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"From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, #space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist. ... Welcome to the age of starwashing."

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‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.
theconversation.com
August 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Starfish Prime isn't a Cold War relic. It's a stark lesson in how fragile our infrastructure remains. Space is no sanctuary, and nuclear weapons hold secrets we're still decoding. (6/6) #nuclearlegacy #spaceenvironment #historylesson
August 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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New research shows that the Moon's surface features offer surprising protection against solar wind erosion, preserving its exosphere. 🌑🔍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/26392ppy #LunarScience #SpaceEnvironment #SpaceExploration
July 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Space Trash Threatens The Global Economy – Online Marketing Scoops onlinemarketingscoops.com/2025/11/25/s...
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Space Trash Threatens The Global Economy
Martin Gee Space should not be a garbage dump. Nevertheless, we have treated the sky as a wrecker’s yard for more than half a century, and the amount of space junk orbiting Earth has skyrocketed in…
onlinemarketingscoops.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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"Los astrónomos están pidiendo una prohibición global de la publicidad espacial, con la esperanza de que el tema pueda ser eliminado en el brote en medio de un período de rápida comercialización y privatización en la luz espacial".

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Astronomers Call for Global Ban on Space Advertising Before It's Too Late
Space advertising is not currently a problem, but the enterprise needs to be smothered before it has a chance to grow, according to a group of concerned astronomers.
gizmodo.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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...iding crucial data for understanding atmospheric processes and their impact on satellite operations. #UpperAtmosphere #AtmosphericComposition #SpaceEnvironment
August 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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...mal control systems that use a combination of heaters, radiators, and insulating blankets to maintain a stable operating temperature for sensitive electronics, despite extreme external temperature swings. #ThermalControl #SpaceEnvironment #SatelliteElectronics
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August 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The extreme conditions of space, including exposure to radiation and extreme temperature fluctuations, require specialized materials and protective coatings for the rocket and its payload to ensure their functionality and longevity. #SpaceEnvironment #RadiationHardening #ThermalProtection

August 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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August 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...s. #ProtectiveCoatings #SpaceEnvironment #RocketExterior

July 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The extreme conditions of space, including exposure to radiation and extreme temperature variations, require specialized protective measures for both the rocket structure and the payload it carries. This includes specialized coatings, insulation, and radiation shielding. #SpaceEnvironment #Radia...
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Spacecraft often experience a phenomenon called "spacecraft charging," where surfaces build up electrical charge due to interaction with the space environment. This can lead to electrical discharges that can damage sensitive components. #SpacecraftCharging #SpaceEnvironment #ElectricalDischarges
July 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The extremely low pressure of space causes outgassing from materials used in satellite construction. This outgassing can affect the performance of instruments and needs to be accounted for during satellite design and testing. #Outgassing #SpaceEnvironment #VacuumEffects
July 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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...tProtection #SpaceEnvironment

July 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Spacecraft often have to endure extreme temperature swings, from the scorching heat of direct sunlight to the freezing cold of shadow, requiring specialized thermal control systems. #ThermalControl #ExtremeTemperatures #SpaceEnvironment

July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM