Sonic booms are no longer just associated with supersonic jets or rocket launches as scientists are now using sonic booms to help solve a rapidly escalating problem: tracking space debris as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere. Over the past decade, the number of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragmented spacecraft circling the planet has surged. This boom in orbital activity has led to a sharp rise in uncontrolled reentries, where objects plunge back to Earth without precise guidance or prediction. These events pose mounting risks to people, infrastructure, and the environment, particularly as more complex spacecraft carrying hazardous materials are sent into orbit. Predicting exactly when and where debris will fall remains a major challenge. Traditional monitoring systems, such as radar and optical tracking, often lose track of objects as they burn up in the atmosphere. As fragments break apart and scatter, accurate tracking becomes even more difficult, complicating emergency response and recovery efforts. Why is space debris so dangerous? Space debris refers to any non-functional, human-made object orbiting Earth. This includes defunct satellites, abandoned …