The Private Sentinels Guarding Earth's Crowded Orbit
A private network of 400 automated telescopes is policing Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, tracking satellite breakups and the growing threat of space debris.

Arthur Donovan is a defense and national security correspondent for Archeonis. He specializes in military technology, Pentagon policy, and international security affairs, with a focus on missile defense systems and space-based assets.
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A private network of 400 automated telescopes is policing Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, tracking satellite breakups and the growing threat of space debris.
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