Scientists are using laser-based tracking and gravity data to improve how we monitor both satellites and space debris. By blending these methods, they can now predict orbits more precisely and gather ...
On today's CNN 10, we take a look at the junk that's orbiting around us in space and learn what some plan to do with it. We also get an update on seismic activity in California where scientists ...
More importantly, we can learn from the aftermath of the breakup: space junk. The amount of debris in orbit around Earth is increasing rapidly. The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are ...
More accurate orbit predictions for satellites and space debris as well as a better understanding of the water masses present on Earth: Researchers at achieved both using satellite laser ranging.
Currently, ESA estimates that more than 1 million pieces of debris 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) in size or greater are in orbit around Earth, posing a threat to space operations, whether human ...