May 2026
Satellite brightness and the mitigation challenge
... authors Polkrit Panluek is an aerospace engineering graduate from the University of Manchester, specialising in satellite system design and space sustainability. He is currently a Sustainability Research Intern at SustainabilityOf.Space through the...
August 2016
Smallsat launch strategy
... current role as Director of Launch and Regulatory Affairs. From that garage, we set off to take a different approach to satellite design, and that attitude of nimbleness and innovation permeated into all aspects of the company, especially our launch...
16 February 2026
New tool could reduce collision risk for EO satellites
... that collision risk does not simply peak where debris is most concentrated - satellite size also plays a major role. For example, for a satellite designed to deliver 0.5 m resolution imagery, collision probability was highest between 850 and 950...
January 2019
Preparing for a robotic revolution in Earth orbit
... require no modification for these services, no redesigns are asked of satellite designers. Heritage is not an issue. But how might the designs of future satellites be altered to take further advantage of robotic capabilities? With the addition...
September 2019
Extending the life of geostationary orbit satellites
... comprises an array of capabilities used to robotically assemble and manufacture large space structures in orbit. At present, satellite designers are limited by the requirement to fit spacecraft within launch vehicle payload fairings. This requires...
October 2025
Satellite technology - from operational challenges to strategic opportunities
... launcher vehicle from New Zealand. Thermal management represents one of the most critical aspects of satellite design. Satellites experience extreme temperature variations as they move between sunlight and shadow, creating thermal stresses that...
