Space Debris

The Mystery of the Moon’s Boulders: Tracking Cosmic Impacts

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The Moon's Shifting Face: Tracking New Boulder Impacts

The silent, unchanging face of the Moon—or so we thought. For millennia, our celestial neighbor has been a canvas of craters, a testament to the violent ballet of the cosmos. Yet, recent discoveries reveal a dynamic story unfolding, one etched in new impacts and freshly fallen boulders, quietly reshaping lunar history. For centuries, the Moon … Read more

Lost in Orbit: When Astronauts’ Belongings Became Space Debris

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Lost in Orbit: Astronauts' Accidental Space Debris

The vastness of space holds a certain allure, a frontier that humanity has ventured into with courage and innovation. Yet, even in the meticulously planned missions of space exploration, the unexpected can occur, leaving behind not just footprints, but forgotten objects. From the earliest days of space travel to more recent endeavors, astronauts have inadvertently … Read more