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...1NASA still trying to revive silent Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter2Metroid games in order: Chronological and release3NASA astronauts prep ISS for new solar arrays on 5th-ever all-female spacewalk4FAA grounds Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until failure investigation is complete5Psyche spacecraft's sci-fi thrusters suffer glitch on way to metal-rich asteroid
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.
