A space physics expert has warned that debris falling from the sky could cause major damage and even kill people.

From solar storms to "shooting stars" over Stonehenge, here are our top 10 favorite space photos ... space junk from orbit using a robotic arm. Brandon is the space/physics editor at Live Science.

The third Starship test flight last March saw the spacecraft reach its planned trajectory and fly halfway around the world ...

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A large metallic ring from space crash-landed in Kenya on New Year's Day. Officials want to determine its origins and hold the owner accountable.

"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite." ...

Space debris that has fallen to Earth recently has raised concerns about the safety of those on the planet below, with a ...

The rocket company said the space vehicle came apart during its ascent. Videos posted to social media showed debris streaking through the sky.

The issue of space junk has risen in tandem with increased spatial traffic. Kenya Space Agency (KSA) said the object, a metallic ring roughly 8 feet in diameter and weighing some 1,100 pounds ...

The BBC showed pictures of the object to the UK Space ... before it was retired in 2023. The space junk fell just before new year celebrations It seems the separation ring may have been orbiting ...

The giant ring fell from space, crash-landing into Mukuku Village in Kenya on Wednesday. No one was hurt, but space debris poses a serious threat to life on Earth and in space. On Wednesday, Mukuku ...