September 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
... rules has prompted several industry initiatives to discuss some common rules and standards for commercial space operations, for example. The Space Safety Coalition and the Consortium for the Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations are...
April 2024
The promise of space-based LiDAR
... demonstrated a viable model of data transfer from ground to air, from air to government (space) and from government space to commercial space-based applications. Nonetheless, an important piece of the puzzle remains missing: the implementation...
May 2024
Could ICAO be a NewSpace regulator?
... and there is, of course, the ICAO secretariat which is also a talent pool of professionals. Work on establishing standards for commercial space activities could start with immediate effect, including active debris removal and standards for new LEO...
April 2025
Azores rising – Portugal’s Atlantic outpost vying to become space gateway
...Ariane rockets and medium-to-light Vega rockets. While that facility remains indispensable, the rapidly changing commercial space landscape points towards a more distributed network of spaceports. In the broader European context, new launch sites are...
October 2025
Satellite technology - from operational challenges to strategic opportunities
... that must be carefully managed through comprehensive security architectures. The commercial space sector’s rapid growth has introduced new security challenges, as commercial satellite operators must balance accessibility and cost-effectiveness with...
01 March 2016
Georgia, U.S: Space Flight Act passes judiciary committee
... Georgia, is on its way to making history again. Today’s passage of HB 734 sends a huge message to the commercial space industry that Georgia is now in the commercial space race,” said Spencer. The measure now goes to the Georgia Senate for a vote.
