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The next generation of radar needed to detect micro-debris and enable a safer LEO 

Written by  Richard Jacklin Tuesday, 18 November 2025 15:00
Computer-generated image of objects in Earth orbit that are currently being tracked. Credit: NASA

As someone deeply involved in the space sector, I’ve seen firsthand how low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming increasingly congested.

Satellite operators, space agencies and aerospace companies are all facing a growing threat from orbital debris. With more than 10,000 active satellites already in orbit and millions of smaller fragments accumulating, the risk of collision […]

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