Martin McCoustra 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...1Juzihao Star Projector review2New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life3Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary4Astronomers discover ultrapowerful black hole jet as bright as 10 trillion suns lit by Big Bang's afterglow5Cosmic Encounter review
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.
