There are thousands of debris objects in space that threaten satellites and future space missions. Keeping an eye on the debris, even with some of the world's most powerful tracking systems, isn't easy. Thankfully, it's getting easier with the help of John Crassidis, PhD, a University at Buffalo researcher and recipient of the 2012 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Mechanics and Control of Flight Award.