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...1Blue Skies Space to build satellite fleet around the moon to map the ancient universe2'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' trailer shown at CinemaCon now arrives for us all (video)3Twinkling star reveals the secrets of turbulent plasma in our cosmic neighborhood4Colorful Eagle Nebula glows in stunning new image from Hubble Telescope5How did this ancient black hole get so big?
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.
