Orbital Mechanics

Collision Risks Satellite Re-entry Risks Atmospheric Effects Sustainable Space Practices Atmospheric Re-entry Satellite Management Satellite Tracking Re-entry Re-entry Trajectories Re-entry Predictions Satellite Safety Satellite Stability Kessler Syndrome Collision Avoidance Controlled Re-entry Satellite Maintenance Collision Events Satellite Operations Atmospheric Drag

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NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling From Orbit After Commercial Rescue Attempt Failed

The telescope’s low orbit is collapsing and its loss will remove a unique rapid‑response observatory while shaping future commercial servicing efforts.

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Launch Costs Have Fallen 96% Since 1960, Study Finds

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Empa’s Full X-Ray Study of EURECA Reveals Hidden Damage, Urges Pre- and Post-Flight Checks