SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 15, 2026Interesting Engineering

LeoLabs’ new 3D radar fits in 20-foot box, tracks objects 143 miles above Earth

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LeoLabs launched Scout Hawaii, a portable space-tracking radar that fits in a 20-foot shipping container and can track objects as low as 143 miles above Earth. Unlike traditional systems, it continuously monitors maneuvering satellites, including Chinese military spacecraft, and will debut at the Valiant Shield 2026 Pacific military exercise.

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