March 2015
Congested, contested, and invested: of space debris, risky launches and private initiative
... space debris and other complex threats to long-term space sustainability. Dangers and opportunities Today’s space environment features a large number of space actors pursuing a diverse range of activities for scientific, economic, and social benefit...
April 2017
Mega-challenges for mega-constellations
...IADC) drafted a set of guidelines for international space debris mitigation, aimed at limiting the generation of debris in the environment in the short-term, through measures typically related to spacecraft design and operation, and the growth of the...
January 2019
Materials make the space mission
... used for space missions must possess. In photos snapped by spacewalkers, space looks like the most tranquil environment imaginable: absolute stillness bathed in even sunlight, receding out to endless, star-dotted blackness. That is an illusion. From...
March 2016
Building Confidence and Reducing Risk in Space Resources Policy
... just the space resources community. The current debate and discussions over the legal and regulatory environment for space resources utilisation can be contextualised into a broader discussion of expanding commercial activities in space. Many other...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
... requires two things: 1) a long enough duration in which to study the full life cycle, and 2) a partial gravity environment in which to conduct the experiment. This type of platform would also be beneficial for testing synergistic human exploration...
July 2014
Beware the situation: how JSpOC tracks space debris
...in space flight safety and supports the preservation of the space domain. We eagerly anticipate the emerging orbital environment, and we are not resting on our laurels. We are continuing to advance USSTRATCOM’s vision of increased partnership and SSA...
