Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere

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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

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