Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit

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The takeaway: Satellites in low Earth orbit face a growing threat from debris, and companies are developing new ways to detect and withstand impacts. New sensors could help operators learn more about strikes that damage satellites or cause unexplained failures. At the same time, companies and researchers are testing lighter shields that could offer better protection without adding as much weight.

Odin Space, a Santa Ana, California-based company, has started selling adhesive strips fitted with vibration sensors for satellites. The strips are designed to record impacts and help operators assess the size and force of a strike.

The data could address a persistent problemin the small-satellite market. A 2021 study found that about one in five small satellites stops working within a year of launch. Operators do not know the cause of...

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