September 2020
Tackling space debris - a global priority
... removal strategies. It is estimated that there are around 34,000 trackable objects - larger than 5-10 cm in low Earth orbit (LEO) and 30 cm to 1 m in geostationary orbit (GEO) - and several thousands to millions of non-trackable debris particles...
February 2021
Satellites are key to unlocking a better-connected world
... has already proved itself as being highly adaptable for mobile backhaul purposes. Connectivity delivered by new low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations is poised to transform the precision agriculture market. Connecting every corner Research has shown...
November 2021
Space launch emergency response
... Horizontal Launch Site Operators (HLSOs), whose rockets and their payloads are propelled into sub-orbital trajectories or low Earth orbits from carrier aircraft, such operations normally occur from existing aerodromes or airports. In the UK, these...
18 June 2019
Israeli space tech firm hiSky expands to the UK
... than 90 space companies. hiSky aims to be the world’s first low-cost satellite network operator, bringing innovative technology to voice and data satellite...different satellite operators, including forthcoming low Earth orbit telecoms constellations.
April 2025
Strapped for success - from racetrack to orbit
...to research and make developments to improve a number of components on the various European or American programmes for low Earth orbit space stations, lunar spacecraft, vehicles and habitation. Collaborating with agencies has not only accelerated the...
17 May 2017
SLS/Orion mission delayed until 2019
... the best approach to enable humans to move sustainably beyond low Earth orbit." The Agency has invested more than $15 billion in these... guidance.” Nonetheless, the audit also points out that low monetary reserves are having an impact on the program ...
