The recent surge in solar activity is causing unexpected drag on thousands of Starlink satellites, raising questions about ...

As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded, we need more data on how space weather impacts their reentries, researchers ...

During the waning days of a Starlink satellite's life, its orbit will decay beneath 285 miles in altitude, close enough to ...

New research showcases just how drastically solar storms can effect satellites, highlighting the importance of stricter orbit ...

The Sun is causing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites to drop from space - Solar storms could see satellite parts hit the ground ...

Starlink satellites are being assaulted by ferocious solar storms, caused by the Sun pelting our atmosphere with energized ...

The study found that solar storms cause satellites to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere faster than expected, reducing their ...

There have never been so many satellites orbiting Earth as there are today, thanks in part to the launch of mega ...

However, solar-induced geomagnetic storms exacerbate this process by expanding the upper atmosphere, increasing drag and hastening re-entry. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced during the peak ...

Solar storms are causing SpaceX's Starlink satellites to plummet back to Earth at an accelerated pace, according to NASA.

Astronomers working with South Africa's SKA telescope are pushing authorities to ensure that any licensing agreement with ...