Chinese scientists unveil plan to zap space junk with orbital lasersThink of it as a really large bug zapper.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2018
A lizard-inspired robot gripper may solve our space-junk problemsThe technology is based on gecko feet, which can adhere to vertical surfaces.By S. Krishna, 06.28.2017
ICYMI: Orbital space junk is putting us in jeopardyThe US Air Force can track 10,000 pieces of space debris at a time.By K. Davis, 10.21.2016
ICYMI: A space-based full service stop, bat drone and moreDARPA wants to create robotic servicing vehicles to inspect and fix satellites. By K. Davis, 03.30.2016
Watch 58 years of space debris appear in 1 minuteIf you want to know why space junk is a problem, this video will answer your questions.By J. Fingas, 12.22.2015
Scientists built a spacecraft that converts junk to fuelA new debris-eating spacecraft could clean up the skies.By C. Klimovski, 12.03.2015
Murchison Widefield Array goes live, will study the sun, space junk, the early universe and moreBy J. Rigg, 07.09.2013
Pentagon starts Phoenix trial to harvest defunct satellites, MacGyver new ones from orbitBy S. Dent, 06.28.2012
DARPA's Dr. Frankenllite could plunder space graves, create orbital abominations (video)By T. O'Brien, 10.21.2011
Australians develop space junk laser tracking system, still can't track space jamsBy L. Dziuban, 07.20.2010