Author: Francisco Doménech ,José Antonio Álvarez Iguacel,Jacob Vicente López

Cyber Space Safari: Tracking Asteroids and Battling Satellites The world was abuzz when a meteorite fell near Berlin on January 21, labeled 2024 BX1, attracting hundreds of spectators who had been alerted about the impending impact by NASA. This event highlighted the importance of early detection and rapid response in preventing potential damage from celestial encounters. However, astronomers are now facing a new challenge – the proliferation of satellites in low Earth orbit, particularly with plans from companies like SpaceX to launch tens of thousands more. This surge in satellites poses a threat to the detection of near-Earth objects like…