September 2021
Developing an in-orbit servicing and manufacturing economy
...EOL) procedures, thus protecting government and commercial space assets and creating a sustainable orbital environment. Thankfully, there is a growing international awareness of space sustainability risks and a growing commitment to address them. For...
April 2024
ROOM at the 74th International Astronautical Congress
... manned lunar lander with attached lunar rover and (far right) VAST’s Haven-1 private space station. Sustainability It is good that space sustainability is talked about in conferences such as this, but the community should be wary of over-academising...
13 May 2023
Inmarsat boss calls for urgent action to reduce space debris
... Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the sixth in series of events focused on the theme of ‘A Global Effort for Space Sustainability’. Speakers included Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation, who drew parallels with the...
13 July 2022
Sustainability ethos is key driver for UK microgravity firm
... a major contribution to future space sustainability. Katherine Courtney, former CEO of the UK Space Agency (UKSA), described space sustainability as a key priority in the country’s national space strategy. “The UK space sector is becoming known the...
04 November 2024
Orbit Fab expands European network to accelerate in-orbit refuelling plans
... presence also aligns with the increasing demand for space sustainability and efficiency solutions. Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, commented: “Space is a global industry and it is a significant challenge to preserve Earth...
04 August 2025
World’s largest space event comes to Australia
... development. Notably, several sessions will explore the unique contributions of First Nations knowledge to environmental stewardship and space sustainability. These themes echo a broader push toward inclusive, interdisciplinary approaches in global...
