September 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
... licencing process has not considered the impact of the authorised (from a radio perspective) space systems on the orbital environment, on orbital operations in LEO, and other factors such as post-mission disposal. This has only been a consideration...
October 2024
Space exploration remains a crucial endeavour for humanity
... through these efforts. This emerging economic domain, integrating Earth and the Moon along with their orbital environments, aims to sustain diverse space-related economic activities. While still developing, the economic potential of the cislunar...
April 2025
Space sustainability and the role of space situational awareness
...data can be used to create a detailed map of space infrastructure to provide a clear picture of the current state of the orbital environment. Monitoring solar activity and other space weather phenomena also fall under SSA services, helping to protect...
September 2025
AI cybersecurity - challenges in space
... efficiency, expanded mission capabilities and the necessity for greater autonomy, particularly in deep space and complex orbital environments. For example, onboard data processing and autonomous decision-making is a key application that demonstrates...
14 June 2021
G7 nations commit to the safe and sustainable use of space
... sustainability has been a topic of discussion among academics and technologists for decades, the importance of protecting Earth's orbital environment and the expanding sphere of our new domain has never been more relevant.” Simpson says that...
April 2019
Cleaning up space
... solutions: End-of-life Services (“Don’t add any more debris to the orbital environment”) and Active Debris Removal (“Bring down large debris objects currently in orbit”). End-of-Life (EOL) services The costs of building and launching satellites...
