January 2021
Safeguarding space - lessons from decommissioning in the energy industry
... for the space community to learn from the development of decommissioning in the energy sector. Although the situation in LEO is usually described in negative terms, there is cause for optimism as decommissioning can be viewed both as a process for...
June 2022
Space activities and space debris - finding an ethical balance
... mankind’s urge to extend its reach to new worlds, effective measures need to be taken to address the space debris in LEO to avoid the same mistakes there. Ethical considerations A solution must be found to ensure the protection of existing in-orbit...
January 2023
Producing food in space
...and there are regular shipments to resupply it in low Earth orbit (LEO). Once you start increasing the distance from Earth, resupply is not ... the water needed can be recycled. When it comes to LEO missions, a solution like this can also save money as ...
16 October 2019
SpaceX files request to launch 30,000 more Starlink satellites
...constellation could consist of a mammoth 42,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites filling up space above our planet. The ITU,...SpaceX's Starlink and other planned extensive satellite constellations in LEO would pose to astronomy. Also under fire were ...
02 April 2021
SNC unveils plan to build its own commercial space station
...for humans and science in support of a vibrant LEO economy.” The innovative space company did not disclose any... Space Station,” Kavandi said. “SNC intends to lead in LEO commercialisation, building on NASA’s efforts to date and welcoming additional...
22 July 2022
Astraius plans horizontal rocket launch from Scotland in 2024
...with a payload capability of 800 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO), will ignite within seconds of being released via a parachute ...to offer an industry-leading capability for small satellite launches to LEO. “We will not be confined to a spaceport or by the...
