How do spacecraft orbit Earth? Angular momentum explained by NASA

How is it possible for the ISS to stay in orbit? Learn more about the science behind orbiting Earth and more in this NASA ...
Phys.org

Too many satellites? Earth's orbit is on track for a catastrophe—but we can stop it

On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of up to 1 million satellites to power data centers in space. The proposal ...
Forbes

Earth’s Eccentric Orbit Likely Spurred Evolution’s Cambrian Explosion

The Cambrian Explosion in which life on Earth underwent massive diversification was likely triggered by eccentricities in Earth’s orbit around our Sun. Or so say the authors of a new paper just ...
BGR

SpaceX Is Using Starlink To Make Low Earth Orbit Safer For Everyone

Space is filled with garbage. More specifically, the low Earth orbit, where most satellites and space equipment spend their time. NASA estimates that there are nearly 6,000 tons of material in low ...