April 2019
The changing economics of space
.... There is an increasing focus now on the potential to create more debris with the imminent launch of a number of new mega-constellations.. The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are around 3,200 objects in LEO (low Earth orbit...
May 2022
The Space Industry in 2022
... help us validate launch operations and mission management procedures that will be used when deploying its full mega-constellation. New Space developments The pipeline for space Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) remains active in spite...
March 2019
Urgent action needed to avert space debris threat
... provide global coverage. So multiple satellites are needed and this has led to designs for ‘mega-constellations’ of huge proportions (up to a thousand satellites or so). LEO is already the most debris-filled region, so it’s difficult to imagine...
June 2022
In-orbit servicing and the future of the space industry
... a good margin to the service provider. There are many other scenarios that present a clear economic incentive. A mega constellation, for example, can be disrupted by the failure of just a few satellites. As such, the ability to extend the life...
01 August 2023
Report predicts continued growth of smallsat market
... SpaceX's launch of 1G satellites on 2G orbital planes and the substantial expansion of GuoWang activities in China. However, the two mega-constellations will represent less than a quarter of market value due to the considerable cost efficiencies...
September 2017
Measuring space debris risk
...here to stay A wider concern is that proposed new mega constellations will place much more satellite ‘sail area’ into already ...active spacecraft. A wider concern is that proposed new mega constellations will place much more satellite ‘sail area’ into ...
