Martin McCoustraSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Martin McCoustra Space junk: Astronomers worry as private companies push ahead with satellite launches By Martin McCoustra published 29 June 20 Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, the lower orbit around the Earth has become an increasingly congested environment. Satellites Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1SpaceX launches private Fram2 astronauts on historic spaceflight over Earth's poles2Watch a private German rocket explode during 1st orbital launch attempt from European soil (video)3FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 7 explosion4SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader5NASA launches rockets into auroras, creating breathtaking lights in Alaskan skies (photos)
Space junk: Astronomers worry as private companies push ahead with satellite launches By Martin McCoustra published 29 June 20 Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, the lower orbit around the Earth has become an increasingly congested environment.
