16 February 2026
New tool could reduce collision risk for EO satellites
.... Lead author John Mackintosh, PhD researcher at Manchester University, said: “Our research addresses what is described as a “space sustainability paradox”, the risk that using satellites to solve environmental and social challenges on Earth could...
May 2024
Prioritising space solutions to accelerate sustainable development
.... The science is there, and the technologies are there. Space is a key piece of the sustainable development puzzle that urgently needs slotting into place. COPUOS seeks to develop space sustainability frameworks Editor’s note: This article is based...
24 June 2022
UK to lead review of space legislation and financial support for debris removal
... of initiatives to help protect the increasingly crowded near-Earth orbital environment. Its ‘Plan for Space Sustainability’ includes a review of secondary legislation and associated regulations, with a specific focus on orbital constellations which...
24 February 2025
Sustainability plan for boosting spacecraft longevity
... total funding to €36 million, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in space sustainability. The mission also highlights Luxembourg’s commitment to advancing space technologies and benefits from a strong collaboration with the European...
April 2019
Cleaning up space
... influential participant in the subject of debris policy and research, and its Clean Space initiative at ESTEC has been a major contributor to space sustainability. ESA also funded several studies focused on debris removal as well as programmes such...
April 2024
Building the future of space manufacturing
... success of AMIA and the APCI. They are committed to building a prosperous space manufacturing ecosystem that will enable humanity to live and work in space sustainably and for the benefit of all. About the authors Jacob Mulder is Minister...
