... need for space traffic control and some form of debris removal capability. The European Commission’s recent RemoveDEBRIS satellite ... both natural hazards and man-made threats such as space debris. Stuart has an MSc in Astrophysics, a PhD in satellite...
... realise that we do not have a binding framework for orbital debris mitigation. Although we have some useful guidelines adopted by the UN ...orbit constellations – with their increased potential for debris, increased threat to human spaceflight and the ...
..., researchers have for the first time found evidence of planetary debris surrounding a double star system. In a study led by ...SDSS 1557 but this is the first time we've seen asteroid debris and pollution. The brown dwarf was effectively hidden by the...
...necessary to help prevent and manage asteroid, comet and space debris-related emergencies. The goal of DCS monitoring and data ...close encounter incidents of dangerous asteroids and large space debris, and evaluates the level of risk of collision while...
...binding instruments. Not only is the issue of space debris a major environmental concern, but it also clearly impacts ...collision resulted in approximately 700 additional pieces of hazardous debris, each with the potential to cause further decades-long...
... engaged in defending against asteroids, comets, solar flares, coronal ejections, changes to Earth’s magnetosphere, and orbital space debris. The world is moving towards a new reality where humanity will depend increasingly on a new space economy and...