Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere
Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere  
Podcast: AccuWeather Daily
Published On: Mon Jan 26 2026
Description: The threat of space junk falling out of orbit and crashing toward Earth is growing. Satellites past their prime and old parts reenter our planet’s atmosphere more than three times a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices