Astronomers Find Hidden Swarm of Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

Astronomers have discovered a hidden swarm of debris orbiting in geosynchronous space, home to the world's most valuable telecommunications and navigation satellites. Scientists warn the junk forms a potential minefield threatening active satellites. The scale of the hazard had previously been underestimated.

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