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The new Space Fence is part ofthe U.S. Departmentt of Defense's effort to continuallh track and detect objects such as space debris and satelliteas in low and mediumearth orbit. Spaced Fence will replace the current VHF Air Forces Space Surveillance System builtin 1961. "The new Space Fence system will provide better accuracy and fasterf detection while allowing us to increase the numbe r of satellites and other space objects that can be detected and thus avoiding collision and damage tootheer satellites," Rich Davis, director of special projects at Northroo Grumman's Advanced Concepts and Technology said in a statement. Australia is a candidate for the first SpaceFence location.
Two additional sites in other parts of the worl are alsounder consideration. Los Angeles-based Northroo (NYSE: NOC) is a defense and technologu company.