North Korea launch underscores demand for space data

U.S. officials, poised to closely monitor North Korea's planned launch of a communications satellite, this week underscored the need for improved data about what is going on in space. Military officials said the United States needed to beef up its "space situational awareness," or ability to monitor satellites and debris floating around in space, but they gave few details on any spending plans. More

(Source: Reuters - Apr 2)