The U.S. Air Force’s Space Fence program moved into its second phase last week when Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Company received contracts to develop a radar system to track orbital debris circling the earth. Orbital debris threatens the thousands of expensive and delicate satellites that enable communication, perform scientific research, and engage in military operations.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=114841