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Title: A Traffic Cop for Low Earth Orbit: Who will be the space traffic controller for orbiting objects?
Authors: Kirkpatrick, Keith1
Source: Communications of the ACM. May2021, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p15-17. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: Space debris, Space debris tracking, Space debris laws, Space pollution, Artificial satellite tracking
Abstract: The article discusses tracking space debris by the 18th Space Control Squadron of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Surveillance Network. Information is also offered on the Space Fence tracking facility using S-band radar and its demand for computing power in tracking an allegedly increasing number of satellites. Data sharing in space debris tracking is detailed.
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  Data: The article discusses tracking space debris by the 18th Space Control Squadron of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Surveillance Network. Information is also offered on the Space Fence tracking facility using S-band radar and its demand for computing power in tracking an allegedly increasing number of satellites. Data sharing in space debris tracking is detailed.
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