Close encounter: Russian, Indian satellites ‘dangerously approach’ each other in ‘crowded’ low orbit

An Indian remote sensing satellite flew “dangerously close” to a Russian one on Friday, according to Russian space agency Roscosmos. The Indian authorities, however, denied there was any risk of collision. … Read More >Close encounter: Russian, Indian satellites ‘dangerously approach’ each other in ‘crowded’ low orbit

Night sky ‘no longer the norm’: Scientists say Elon Musk’s satellite network will permanently mar our view of the stars

Clear, unobstructed images of the stars above will “no longer be the norm,” a group of US scientists warned, thanks to Elon Musk’s network of Starlink satellites. But Musk is not the only businessman who may blot out the sky. … Read More >Night sky ‘no longer the norm’: Scientists say Elon Musk’s satellite network will permanently mar our view of the stars

Before and after: Russian space agency satellite images capture shocking destruction caused by Beirut explosion

Never has the trite cliche about a picture painting a thousand words been more true than stunning before-and-after satellite images, snapped by Roscosmos, which capture the utter devastation caused by the Beirut port blast. … Read More >Before and after: Russian space agency satellite images capture shocking destruction caused by Beirut explosion

Iranian Satellite Once Derided as ‘Tumbling Webcam in Space’ Snaps Pics of US’s Largest Mideast Base

The images were reportedly obtained amid the ongoing massive war games in southern Iran involving multiple branches of the armed forces, including elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) formations. … Read More >Iranian Satellite Once Derided as ‘Tumbling Webcam in Space’ Snaps Pics of US’s Largest Mideast Base