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Starlink Satellites Fall Back To Earth Every Single Day - Here's What Happens To Them

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:47:00 +0000

Satellites orbiting Earth that serve to make the Starlink internet service possible will all eventually come falling back down, and here's why.

NASA Voyager 1 Is About To Break A Huge Record — Here's When

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:17:00 +0000

After nearly 50 years, Voyager 1 is about to reach a milestone no spacecraft has ever hit. Once that happens, a simple data exchange will take over two days.

What Are Those Black And White Squares On Rockets For?

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:17:00 +0000

If you've ever watched a space launch (and you should, it's awesome) you might have wondered why there were black and white squares on the rockets.

Owners Say These Are The 5 Biggest Problems With Starlink

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Starlink has brought fast internet to places cable never reached, but it isn't perfect. Here's what owners say frustrates them most about the service.

The Inside Of NASA's Space Shuttle Smells Bad, But Landing Makes It Worse - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Ian Garland) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:47:00 +0000

NASA commissioned a chemist in 2008 to recreate the smell of space on Earth to help train astronauts to differentiate it from something more dangerous.

Astronomers May Have Just Discovered A Bizarre Moon Unlike Any We Know

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Astronomers haven't seen this possible moon directly, but they have spotted signs of its gravity at work, and the object doesn't fit neatly into a category.

Astronomers Just Made A Huge Discovery About These Distant 'Mega-Earths'

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

These planets, called the 'Gozilla of Earths' are theorized to be up to 17 times more massive than our homeworld. But new research is questioning that data.

Scientists Crack Solar Panels' 33% Efficiency Ceiling

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0000

Researchers have been stumped for decades by a physics theory that appeared to cap the efficiency of solar panels. But a team in Spain may have an answer.

A New Dwarf Planet May Be Hiding Beyond Neptune

staff@bgr.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0000

A newly spotted object beyond Neptune could join Pluto among the dwarf planets. Astronomers are still working out just how large this distant world is.

NASA's Swift Satellite Is Facing An Unfortunate Fate After Rescue Mission Goes South

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

NASA hoped to save Swift and test a way to extend other satellites' lives in the process. The rescue craft made it to space, but couldn't finish the job.

Europe's Satellite Internet Alternative Aims To Compete With Starlink

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0000

An EU-backed satellite network will extend connectivity to areas that are poorly served by broadband internet, just as Starlink does.

Rocket Lab's New Solar Cells Could Solve A Big Bottleneck For Spacecraft

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0000

Rocket Lab (one of SpaceX's competitors) has designed a new solar cell that matches the efficiency of existing cells while removing a key bottleneck.

This 'Cell Tower In The Sky' Was Just Sent On A World's First US-Japan Round Trip

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0000

A bold experiment between the U.S. and Japan could change how cell tower networks reach remote areas, raising big questions about the future of mobile coverage.

How Many Starlink Satellites Are In Orbit Today?

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

There are more Starlink satellites in Earth's lower orbit than any other brand of satellite, providing thousands of people with internet access.

These Rival Aerospace Companies Are Competing With SpaceX

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0000

SpaceX's biggest competitors are busy building reusable rockets of their own, but they're also finding other ways to make money in the space industry.

Why SpaceX's Starship Falls Sideways Before Flipping Upright To Land

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

SpaceX knows how to land a rocket upright, so Starship's sideways descent might seem like an odd choice. There's a reason it doesn't take a more direct route.

Astronomers Find First Planet With Earth-Like Water And Weather Outside Our Solar System

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Astronomers watched water clouds grow thicker and thinner on a world trillions of miles away. It's familiar weather in a place that's otherwise unlike Earth.

The Secret Behind Tesla's Roadster Wall Trick Is Hiding In Plain Sight

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:37:36 +0000

It seemed like sci-fi, but Tesla insists it's real. The second-generation Tesla Roadster's wall and flip tricks included thrust and rocket augments.

What Starlink Direct-To-Cell Can (And Can't) Actually Do On Your Phone

staff@bgr.com (Jules Wang) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

It sounds like sci-fi, but satellite-connected cell service really is here. There are some asterisks though, and it's clearly still in beginning stages.

SpaceXAI's Plan To Deal With Starlink Collisions Is Facing An International Obstacle

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

As Starlink's orbital footprint grows, SpaceXAI wants to tackle a mounting safety challenge. But getting other satellite operators on board may prove difficult.