We can’t launch our trash into the sun. But why?

That’s why you asked us: Why can’t we launch our junk into space, too? Or better yet: STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN! For the moment, let’s set aside the big problems with creating too much trash in the first ...

‘It’s just a matter of when’ space junk hits UK, say experts

Angus Stewart, joint head of the National Space Operations Centre at the UK Space Agency, said: “Over the past 12 months or ...