... can be conflated, and arguably diluted, by association with other, pragmatic near-term issues. It is good that space sustainability is talked about in conferences such as this, but the community should be wary of over-academising the subject, while...
... in Lisbon this week. “It would be irresponsible of me not to call out that I believe we are at a crisis point regarding space sustainability which requires immediate and decisive action,” he stated. “Every year that we fail to act increases the cost...
...has been convened to address the issue.18 Clearly, there is recognition that this is a problem that affects future sustainability of space activities. The legal framework to deal with debris currently can best be described as ambiguous.19 Non-binding...
...telescopes and antennas; power generation and servers in space; materials and medicines manufactured in orbit; and ultimately sustainable lunar development. Success in this area will accelerate new commercial services from space, further widening the...
... will be to collect and select research proposals, which can be on any topic that supports the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals, such as studying climate change, food security, global health, or water resources. In other words, UNOOSA...
... next decade.” Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company currently dedicated to in-orbit servicing...