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SpaceX Falcon 9 Debris Predicted to Crash into Moon in August, Astronomer Warns

SpaceX Falcon 9 Debris Predicted to Crash into Moon in August, Astronomer Warns

A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026. This prediction comes from independent astronomer Bill Gray, who uses his Project Pluto software to track near-Earth objects. The object, designated 2025-010D, is forecast to impact the lunar surface near the Einstein crater, located along the Moon's western limb. The debris is the 45-foot-tall upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket launched in January 2025. At the time of impact, it is expected to be traveling at nearly 5,400 mph. While the collision will not be visible from Earth, scientists plan to study the aftermath using orbiting spacecraft like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
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SpaceX to Launch Starship Version 3 on May 19, Testing New Rocket Features

SpaceX to Launch Starship Version 3 on May 19, Testing New Rocket Features

SpaceX is set to launch the third major iteration of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket, known as Starship V3, on May 19, 2026. This mission, dubbed Flight 12, will be the first to launch from the newly updated Pad 2 and will feature the new Raptor 3 engines. The primary goal is to demonstrate the redesigned elements of the Starship architecture, which aim for full and rapid reuse. The mission will include a suborbital flight with controlled splashdowns for both the upper stage, Ship 39, and the first stage, Booster 19. SpaceX will also test a more complete version of its heat shield and deploy simulator Starlink satellites.
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Israeli-Cypriot Cyber Firm to Unveil Starlink De-Anonymizing Tool

Israeli-Cypriot Cyber Firm to Unveil Starlink De-Anonymizing Tool

Israeli-Cypriot Cyber Firm to Unveil Starlink De-Anonymizing Tool
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BEAD Program Guidance May Delay Broadband Funding, Favoring Starlink

BEAD Program Guidance May Delay Broadband Funding, Favoring Starlink

BEAD Program Guidance May Delay Broadband Funding, Favoring Starlink
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BEAD Program Update Seen as Advantageous for Starlink Amid Regulatory Confusion

BEAD Program Update Seen as Advantageous for Starlink Amid Regulatory Confusion

BEAD Program Update Seen as Advantageous for Starlink Amid Regulatory Confusion
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US wireless carriers to launch joint venture to address rural 'dead zones'

US wireless carriers to launch joint venture to address rural 'dead zones'

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile said on Thursday that they agreed in principle to form a new joint venture that seeks to address long-time coverage gaps especially in rural areas by using satellite-based technologies.
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NTIA's BEAD Guidance Sparks Concerns Over Delays and Benefits to Starlink

NTIA's BEAD Guidance Sparks Concerns Over Delays and Benefits to Starlink

NTIA's BEAD Guidance Sparks Concerns Over Delays and Benefits to Starlink
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Predicted to Crash into Moon, Raising Space Debris Concerns

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Predicted to Crash into Moon, Raising Space Debris Concerns

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026. This prediction comes from Bill Gray, an independent astronomer who uses the Project Pluto software to track near-Earth objects. The rocket stage, designated 2025-010D, was launched in January 2025 and is currently in an elliptical orbit around Earth. Unlike previous Falcon 9 launches where the second stages either fell back to Earth or entered solar orbits, this stage remains in a trajectory that intersects with the Moon's gravitational path. The impact is expected to occur near the Einstein crater on the Moon's surface. This event highlights the growing issue of space debris, as the Moon is already littered with technological waste from past missions.
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SpaceX Rocket Debris Set to Impact Moon, Highlighting Space Junk Challenges

SpaceX Rocket Debris Set to Impact Moon, Highlighting Space Junk Challenges

A piece of space debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026. This debris, identified as the upper stage of the rocket, was launched on January 15, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is currently in a 26-day elliptical orbit around Earth, extending beyond the Moon's average distance. The impact is expected to occur near the Einstein crater on the Moon's far western limb. This event is part of a broader issue of increasing space debris, with approximately 35,000 objects currently tracked by space surveillance networks.
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FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it approved EchoStar's $40 billion sale of wireless spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T because the move would boost connectivity across the country.
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CO2's Dual Role: Cooling the Upper Atmosphere, Warming the Surface

CO2's Dual Role: Cooling the Upper Atmosphere, Warming the Surface

A recent study has detailed how carbon dioxide (CO2) impacts Earth's atmosphere differently at various altitudes. While CO2 traps heat in the lower atmosphere, contributing to surface warming, it simultaneously cools the upper atmosphere by enhancing its ability to radiate heat into space. This dual behavior is attributed to CO2's interaction with infrared light. The study, published in *Nature Geoscience*, builds on Nobel Prize-winning research from the 1960s and uses advanced modeling to quantify these effects. The findings reveal that the stratosphere has cooled by 2°C since the 1980s, a rate significantly higher than natural variability would suggest. The research highlights the expanding 'Goldilocks zone' where CO2's cooling effect is most efficient, driven by rising atmospheric CO2 levels.
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CO2's Dual Role: Cooling the Upper Atmosphere, Warming Earth's Surface

CO2's Dual Role: Cooling the Upper Atmosphere, Warming Earth's Surface

A recent study has shed light on the contrasting effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on Earth's atmosphere. While CO2 contributes to warming the planet's surface and lower atmosphere, it simultaneously cools the upper atmosphere, particularly the stratosphere. This phenomenon occurs due to CO2's interaction with different wavelengths of light. Near the Earth's surface, CO2 traps heat that would otherwise escape into space, intensifying warming. However, in the stratosphere, CO2 absorbs infrared energy from below and radiates it into space, leading to cooling. Observations since the 1980s indicate that the stratosphere has cooled by approximately 2°C (3.6°F), a significant change compared to pre-industrial CO2 levels. The study, published in *Nature Geoscience*, aims to provide a quantitative theory for this CO2-induced stratospheric cooling, moving beyond models and estimates to incorporate real-world data and simulations.