The number of satellites orbiting Earth is rising fast, thanks to private companies such as SpaceX. But just how big will ...

As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded, we need more data on how space weather impacts their reentries, researchers ...

Simply put, the image shows every single satellite in space that is currently orbiting Earth, in one graphic. Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 15 years. He manages ...

Scientists argue for slowing down satellite launches until international space regulations catch up. Ever wondered how many ...

There have never been so many satellites orbiting Earth as there are today, thanks in part to the launch of mega ...

This is every active satellite orbiting Earth: Created in 2014 by Quartz’s David Yanofsky and Tim Fernholz, this interactive infographic elegantly arranges the current active satellites based on ...

Satellites have become a vital part of our daily lives, quietly orbiting Earth to enable technologies from weather forecasting to global communications. But while these modern marvels work tirelessly ...