Space Surveillance's key function is to detect and track space debris. These objects could pose a danger to US military and commercial satellites. Space Fence has been designed to detect and track them. It's also designed to prevent collisions from near-Earth orbit. Space Fence uses S-band ground-based radar to track space objects in medium, low, and geosynchronous Earth orbits. The radar can detect objects as small as 10 centimeters in space. It can also detect breakups or maneuvers. This enables Space Fence to provide timely orbital information on potential threats and the ability to prevent future collisions.
Space Surveillance Radar, currently under construction, is being replaced by an Sband radar system. The new system will track more objects and increase surveillance accuracy. Additionally, the new system will be better able to predict space-based collisions. It will also provide early warning of potential threats for commercial and military space systems. It can provide accurate orbital information on potential threats, such as launches, breakups, and maneuvers. It will also help the Air Force keep track of hundreds of thousands of objects in orbit, preventing collisions with key space-based infrastructure.
In 1961, the Space Surveillance Network was first developed. It was developed to assist the Defense Department with tracking and analyzing thousands of objects from space. The Space Fence system was used by the Air Force to track over 20,000 objects in space before it was created. The new system will track more objects than a million per day and provide better surveillance. The Air Force will be able to respond faster to potential threats to commercial and military space systems. The Air Force is now able to track space junk, as well as rocket boosters depleted.
Space Fence, which is an island in Marshall Islands, is located at Kwajalein Atoll. It is situated near the Ballistic Missile Defense testing site. It is operated by the Air Force's 20th Space Control Squadron. The Air Force shares responsibility for space situational awareness with NASA. It is also managed by the Space Operations Command. This is the unit responsible for operating sensors and operating the Space Surveillance Network.
Space Fence consists of two ground radars capable of tracking over 100,000 objects per day. It will travel at speeds of 17,500 mph, and is designed to provide uncued surveillance at low Earth orbit. Space Fence will be used to monitor and track satellites and military satellites in low, medium, or geosynchronous Earth orbits by the Air Force. Space Fence provides communications services to military operations.
Space Fence will enable the Air Force track commercial and military space systems. It will also give an early warning of potential dangers. It will also help to prevent collisions within near-Earthspace. Space Fence is also designed to provide information on objects in orbit, enabling the Air Force to know what objects are in space and what events are occurring in space.