August 1, 1998
1 min read
Monitoring and Controlling Debris in Space
The path from Sputnik to the International Space Station has been littered with high-tech refuse, creating an environmental problem in outer space
Join Our Community of Science Lovers!
It’s Time to Stand Up for Science
If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support.Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
I’ve been aScientific American subscriber since I was 12 years old, and it helped shape the way I look at the world.SciAmalways educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe. I hope it does that for you, too.
If yousubscribe toScientific American, you help ensure that our coverage is centered on meaningful research and discovery; that we have the resources to report on the decisions that threaten labs across the U.S.; and that we support both budding and working scientists at a time when the value of science itself too often goes unrecognized.
In return, you get essential news,captivating podcasts, brilliant infographics,can't-miss newsletters, must-watch videos,challenging games, and the science world's best writing and reporting. You can evengift someone a subscription.
There has never been a more important time for us to stand up and show why science matters. I hope you’ll support us in that mission.
