U.S. Space Force Plans Network of Sensors To Watch Orbiting Objects

Guy Norris Garrett Reim August 26, 2022
Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite
The Space Force wants sensors hosted on commercial satellites to enhance its existing space domain awareness satellites, such as the Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite.
Credit: U.S. Space Force
U.S. Space Command is now tracking more than 47,000 objects in Earth orbit—almost double the number when the combatant command was established three years ago. As space threats grow, the Pentagon wants a bigger surveillance network Machine learning would help to define 47,000 orbiting objects...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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