The Cost of Nuclear War in Space
Putting a weapon into orbit is not just a military threat. It’s also a risk to the billions of dollars pouring into the space economy.
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How Astronomers Are Saving Astronomy From Satellites — For Now
Even the most powerful telescopes are in peril as orbits above Earth fill with thousands of new satellites. But scientists aren’t ready to give up the night sky.
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Dish Is First Company to Be Fined By F.C.C. Over Space Junk Rule
Dish, the television provider, failed to move its dead satellite into a higher orbit, where it would pose little threat to active satellites, the agency announced. The company agreed to pay a $150,000 fine.
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Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies
U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict.