UK technology scans the skies for space hazards
Monday, March 7, 2011 - 12:01
in Astronomy & Space
UK space surveillance technology is being used in ESA's first co-ordinated space tracking campaign part of a larger programme to provide up to date and accurate information on space hazards in Earth's orbit. These hazards stem from possible collisions between objects in orbit, harmful space weather and potential strikes by natural objects that cross Earth's orbit.