February 2018
Are we asking the right questions about space debris?
...Initiate ADR,” 65th International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, CA, September 2014. 4 Approximate cost of existing satellite systems was determined by examining databases at http://www.satview.org 5 Ogunnaike, B.A., “Random Phenomena: Fundamentals...
January 2021
Time to change our relationship with space?
... as the primary definition of space, over 90 percent of space revenue actually comes from satellite systems and services. Furthermore, the use of satellite data is driving the development of whole new industries. Revolutions We need more David...
May 2017
Future space applications and their regulatory needs
... dual use implications complicate the international cooperation and regulatory aspects of this vital capability. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a more recent technology but have quickly become a vital utility for our interconnected...
April 2018
Transforming the launch market for small spacecraft
... individual or small batches of small spacecraft. The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft is released from its carrier. Pegasus is currently the only active small launcher...
September 2019
Extending the life of geostationary orbit satellites
... universal ports will allow for both quick disconnection and replacement of failed systems and augmentation and upgrade of existing satellite systems by any robotic satellite servicing vehicle. This open architecture will allow more frequent and cost...
January 2020
Satellite-based IoT - the race is on
... to pick up faint signals from remote, battery powered devices. To find the most cost-effective satellite system Lacuna Space launched a satellite earlier this year and plans three more by year end. The risk of LEO/GEO interference...