Tag: Space Surveillance
2024 YR4 Asteroid: Impact Risk and Current Knowledge
In the realm of astronomy, there is a buzz surrounding a celestial event that has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts alike. The focal point of this discussion is an asteroid known as...
Unveiling China’s ‘Thousands Sails’ Satellites: Astronomers’ Nightmare Revealed
China's new Qianfan, or "Thousand Sails," satellites have caught the attention of astronomers due to their bright reflections back to Earth. These satellites, part of a proposed megaconstellation by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST),...
NASA’s Asteroid Hunter Captures Final Image Before Shutdown
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade scanning the skies for asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth, has officially reached the end of its mission. The final image captured by NEOWISE...
Deep Space Radar Installation at Pembrokeshire Army Barracks for UK Defense
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to transform an army barracks in Pembrokeshire into a deep space radar programme, which will be known as Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This initiative aims...