Chilbolton Observatory Tracks the Growing Threat of Space Junk

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Chilbolton Observatory is helping protect Earth’s increasingly crowded orbital environment. Using powerful radar, scientists track thousands of pieces of space debris, monitor satellite collision risks, and support warnings that protect critical space infrastructure.

The observatory also contributes to planetary defense by tracking near-Earth asteroids and assessing potential threats. As satellite constellations rapidly expand, continuous monitoring is becoming essential for keeping space safe and sustainable.

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Chilbolton Observatory is helping protect Earth’s increasingly crowded orbital environment. Using powerful radar, scientists track thousands of pieces of space debris, monitor satellite collision risks, and support warnings that protect critical space infrastructure.

The observatory also contributes to planetary defense by tracking near-Earth asteroids and assessing potential threats. As satellite constellations rapidly expand, continuous monitoring is becoming essential for keeping space safe and sustainable.

Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.

This episode includes AI-generated content.
2026-08-25 39 min Transcript
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