January 2019
Preparing for a robotic revolution in Earth orbit
... RSGS satellite for robotic servicing in GEO. Cleaning up Robotics are, as previously noted, a viable means of docking two space objects, even when the client is not specifically designed for docking. There are other approaches for capturing...
July 2019
Aggression in outer space – time for action
... of constellations of hundreds, maybe even thousands, of micro and nanosatellites to LEO will increase the density of active space objects that will eventually become orbital debris if their end of life de-orbiting is not managed properly. Satellite...
July 2021
A shared vision for space exploration
... are: peaceful purposes, transparency, interoperability, emergency assistance, registration of space objects, release of scientific data, preserving space heritage, space resources, deconfliction of activities and minimising orbital debris. Many...
September 2021
Near space - the air-space boundary question, astronauts and space tourism
... (Article VII); and there is a registration requirement which gives a state jurisdiction and control of any space object (Article VIII). The Treaty does not mention tourism specifically but, as per Article I, the business of enabling ...
October 2024
International space law - the beginning of the end?
... exist in the world, more than 15 States and their private companies possess the ability to launch space objects, and seven states have the capability to send a probe to extra-terrestrial locations such as the Moon, Mars or ...
October 2017
Can Australia’s space industry overcome years of political setback?
... business success is not stifled through outdated regulation. The immediate aim is to determine how to relax liability when a space object causes damage in space or on the ground. However, it remains to be seen whether the review will broadly impact...
