Space Junk Apocalypse: The Hidden Threat to Our Orbit A team of astronomers from the University of Warwick has discovered 25 previously undetected fragments of space junk in geosynchronous orbit, threatening satellites that provide critical services such as communication, weather monitoring, and navigation.
These tiny pieces of debris, measuring just 2 inches (5 centimeters) big, are a potential threat to expensive satellite infrastructure.
Geosynchronous orbit is a challenging environment for detecting debris due to its speed – objects can travel at several kilometers per second.