Chinese space scientists have said they successfully used a huge space sail to remove debris from Earth's orbit. Announced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology on July 6, the huge sail ...

To date, there are 8,950 satellites launched into orbit, and 5,000 satellites remain in orbit despite them having reached the end of their lifespan. Therefore, they no longer serve their purpose; ...

The drag sail was launched on a Long March 2nd rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China on June 23rd, 2022. The rocket was launched by China to deliver three remote sensing ...

On Aug. 7, a Chinese rocket broke apart in space, creating more than 300 new pieces of trackable debris. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

This kite-like space sail will help deorbit a rocket component within two years. Image: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology Engineers in China have successfully deployed an ultra-thin sail ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This composite image, from Slingshot Aerospace’s low Earth orbit-focused Horus optical fences, ...