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The use of laser ranging to measure space debris TEXT SIZE: A A A
Debris from old satellites continually orbits the Earth. Tracking these objects is important for trying to protect people and property from falling space debris. This article describes a project using ground-based lasers to locate and track this space debris, helping in an effort to mitigate this potential hazard.
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