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ESA Launches Izaña-2 to Combat Growing Space Debris Threat
8/30/2025
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- The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Izaña-2 laser-ranging station in Tenerife, Spain, to improve space debris tracking.
- Izaña-2 emits laser pulses; Izaña-1 captures reflected photons for accurate orbital data.
- ESA's OMLET project intends to use lasers to change debris trajectories, enhancing satellite safety.
- This initiative supports European industry and addresses the rising threat of space debris from more satellite launches.
