Prototype Space Fence Now Tracking Actual Orbital Debris

Posted by Soulskill on Friday March 9, 2012 @10:16AM from the neither-a-fence-nor-in-space dept.

coondoggie writes "Lockheed Martin says the prototype system it is developing to track all manner of space debris is now tracking actual orbiting space objects. The Space Fence prototype includes new ground-based radars and other technologies to enhance the way the U.S. detects, tracks, measures and catalogs orbiting objects and space debris with improved accuracy, better timeliness and increased surveillance coverage. 'Space Fence will detect, track and catalog over 200,000 orbiting objects and help transform space situational awareness from being reactive to predictive. The Air Force will have more time to anticipate events potentially impacting space assets and missions. Our net-centric design approach allows Space Fence to be easily integrated into the broader U.S. Space Surveillance Network of sensors already operated by the Air Force.'"

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The US declares Mars ... by Anonymous Coward · 2012-03-09 10:34 · Score: 0, Troll

to be part of the "axis of EEEEEEEEEvile!".
But will duh "fence" pertect us frum duh ivayshun of duh space terrists? (I'm lookin at y'all, Marvin).
BOO!
Regrets,
Floyd De Buttehead, Arizona Trailer Park Number 43647856698696860922977659009, Lower Paranoid Buttfuque, AZ, USA.
p.s.: who said USA = "Asses of Evil" ?