Space has a trash problem, with defunct satellites, rockets, and smaller broken bits orbiting Earth at high speeds. The ...

Just like litter is a big problem on Earth, space junk is cluttering up outer space. To dispose of this junk, a researcher ...

Defunct satellites, old rocket parts, and thousands of fragments from past missions are rapidly filling Earth's orbit ...

Could a spaceship actually travel to Saturn during the time it takes to earn a master’s degree? Scientists at the Princeton ...

Space plasma physics examines the behaviour of ionised gases in planetary and astrophysical environments where electromagnetic forces dominate over collisional interactions. This field explores ...

Q: What is space plasma, and why is it important to study? Maruca: Most of the universe is made of plasma — gas so energized that its atoms get stripped of electrons. Earth’s ionosphere is one of the ...

Research offers new insights into protecting Earth from harmful solar radiation. A team at the Twin Cities has identified and ...

Distortion of the plasma phase-space distribution can occur in high-temperature plasmas and is believed to have a significant impact on plasma performance.