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10 Ground Stations That Track Everything in Orbit
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This article explains the infrastructure behind satellite tracking, noting that it relies on ground-based radar dishes and telescopes rather than space-based sensors. It highlights the global network of facilities used to monitor objects in orbit.
Why it matters
Understanding space situational awareness is critical for managing orbital traffic and preventing collisions in an increasingly crowded space environment.
So how are satellites tracked? Not by satellites watching satellites, mostly, but from the ground - by a few dozen radar…
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