Skip to main content
Astronomy and space

Astronomy and space

New imaging algorithm can spot fast-moving and rotating space junk

24 Mar 2021
Space junk orbiting Earth
Space junk: a computer-generated image of objects in Earth orbit that are currently being tracked. Approximately 95% of the objects are orbital debris, rather than functioning satellites. (Courtesy: NASA)
A new imaging algorithm devised by researchers in the US could improve our ability to track space ju

You’ve reached the limit of what you can view on Physics World without registering

If you already have an account on Physics World, then please sign in to continue reading

If you do not yet have an account, please register so you can

  • Access more than 20 years of online content
  • Choose which e-mail newsletters you would like to receive
Back to Astronomy and space Astronomy and space
Copyright © 2026 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors