Finding the Unseen: How We're Tracking Space Junk That Is Undetectable by Radar
Space junk has become a problem in our solar system, with even the smallest pieces posing a threat to satellites and spacecraft. Now, a new technology has been developed to help track even the smallest and most undetectable pieces of debris. Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a way to detect and track these tiny pieces of space junk using a network of small satellites. By using this network of satellites, the researchers are able to detect and track pieces of debris as small as 2 centimeters in size, enabling us to better monitor the debris in our solar system. This technology could be a game-changer in protecting our satellites and spacecraft from potentially destructive collisions.
source: Phys.org