United States Space Surveillance Network

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United States Space Surveillance Network

United States government agency

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The United States Space Surveillance Network tracks more than 15,000 pieces of space debris larger than 10 cm (4 inches) across. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 pieces between 1 and 10 cm (0.4 and 4 inches) across and that there could be millions…
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The United States Space Surveillance Network tracks more than 15,000 pieces of space debris larger than 10 cm (4 inches) across. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 pieces between 1 and 10 cm (0.4 and 4 inches) across and that there could be millions…
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