Saskatchewan Farmer Who Found Space Junk in Field Not Alone; Others Discover Debris

Barry Sawchuk (L) and Samantha Lawler, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, pose near a piece of space debris found on his farm in February 2024. The Canadian Press/HO-University of Regina- Samantha Lawler

Barry Sawchuk is not alone in the space junk universe.

The Saskatchewan farmer who made headlines earlier this month when he reported a giant piece of space debris had slammed into his field now says his neighbours are also reporting close encounters with orbital debris.