Astronomers Found a Hidden Swarm of Space Junk Threatening Earth’s Most Valuable Orbit

Astronomers have uncovered a previously hidden swarm of space debris in geosynchronous orbit, the region where communications and weather satellites operate. Per io9, this debris represents a potential hazard to these critical, high-value satellites.

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