First laser detection of space debris in daylight

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - 11:01 in Physics & Chemistry

Lasers on Earth are used to measure the position of space debris high above, providing crucial information on how to avoid in-space collisions. Until now, this much relied-upon technique has suffered from a fatal flaw.

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