Google Earth space tracking

Google Earth now has a feature that allows you to see satellites and space junk in orbit around our planet.

The data is provided by the U.S. Strategic Command, and has been adapted for Google Earth by Analytical Graphics (AGI). First, you must download Google Earth. Then, you must download the plug-in that will allow you to see the locations of satellites and debris in orbit. Once it opens in Google Earth, open up the sidebar on the left of your screen. You'll see a link that says, "Satellite Database." Click on the arrow to its left. A series of check boxes will appear. Uncheck all of them except "Debris" and you'll see the thousands of objects left in space.

Fascinating!