The current Earth satellite population in LEO for all sizes is relatively well-established by a combination of deterministic and statistical means. At higher altitudes, the population of satellites with diameters of less than 1 m is not well defined. Although a few new sensors might become operational in the near- to mid-term, no major improvement in environment characterization is anticipated during this period. With the increasing deployment of micro- and pico-satellites and with the continued growth of the small debris population, a need exists for better space surveillance to support spacecraft design and operations.


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    Title :

    Monitoring the Heavens, Today, and Tomorrow


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    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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