U.S., satellite operators discuss better tracking

U.S. military officials and commercial satellite operators Thursday discussed better tracking of satellites to avert collisions like the one that destroyed a Russian and U.S. satellite in February, creating more space debris. The meeting, on the sidelines of the Space Foundation's National Space Symposium, is part of the U.S. Air Force's drive to improve tracking of objects in space. The Air Force said this week it would work with U.S. Strategic Command to expand satellite tracking by October 1 to all 800 maneuverable spacecraft now operating. More

(Source: Reuters - Apr 3)