Tracking Methods for Satellites and Space Debris Evolve Amid Growing Orbital Congestion
As the number of satellites in Earth's orbit increases, new tracking methods using radio antennae are developed to monitor satellites and space debris.
Every year, thousands of satellites are launched into Earth's orbit, resulting in a crowded space environment. This orbital congestion includes operational satellites, old rocket bodies, and debris from past missions. The accumulation of objects in near-Earth space poses risks to ground-based astronomy and potential hazards when objects re-enter Earth's atmosphere. To address these challenges, methods using radio antennae have been expanded to track satellites and space debris more effectively.
Sources
Universe Today — Tracking Satellites and Space Debris Using Radio AntennaeTHE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND