Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?
SpaceX has requested FCC permission to launch up to one million satellites, potentially creating orbital data-center constellations and massively increasing orbital congestion and environmental impacts.
Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn
Low Earth orbit could experience a rapid cascade of satellite collisions (Kessler syndrome), crippling spaceflight and sending hazardous debris back to Earth.
A 1990s entrepreneur proposed deploying giant mylar billboards in low Earth orbit to display large company logos visible worldwide for brief daily periods.
UK puts out tender for space robot to de-orbit satellites
This mission showcases our commitment to protecting the space systems that modern life depends on. It's about securing the future of space for everyone.