April 2019
Protecting our lunar legacy
... protections for the way forward. We may note, in passing, that not much is being done regarding space debris mitigation after decades of discussion. So maybe it is opportune on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the first Moon landings to make a call...
11 August 2017
Satellite launch demand to grow tenfold in next 20 years
... personalised satellites is likely to emerge during the next couple of decades. All of this serves to boost the debris mitigation problem that is already becoming apparent to those in the industry. The report specifies that satellite congestion will...
17 August 2018
First international guidelines for small satellites published
...small spacecraft developers, as well as launch operators, by providing the minimum requirements to ensure their safety and debris mitigation,” he explained. “It covers everything from the design, launch, deployment, operation and disposal, which will...
03 January 2020
China tests mini solar sail in space
.... More tests to verify the de-orbiting capability of the solar sail and to explore its potential application in space debris mitigation will be carried out at a later date.
