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We're entombing the Earth in an impenetrable shell of dead satellites Sputnik’s successful launch in 1957 marked a milestone in human history as the first time a man-made object had ever orbited the Earth. But little we understood of the space-based SNAFU we were courting with the advent of satellite technology. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/were-entombing-the-earth-in-an-impenetrable-shell-of-dead-satellites-163002560.html

The largest asteroid flyby of the year is almost here: How to watch A particularly big asteroid will pass by Earth particularly close on Monday night, and the encounter will be streamed live online. The flyby will be completely safe and poses no risk to anything or anyone on Earth or any of our satellites. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/the-largest-asteroid-flyby-of-the-year-is-almost-here-how-to-watch/