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...1NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow2Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 French 'Internet of Things' satellites tonight3Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)4Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions5Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?
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.