As we reach the solar maximum, we’ve being treated to a series of memorable lightshows in the night skies, created by powerful solar storms. But could these storms do us damage? Pascal Lecointe, Space Line Underwriter, discusses how solar storms could impact the many satellites which we rely on and what that could mean for space insurers. https://lnkd.in/eDGFq2Sa
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International standards on space situational awareness are vital for safe, sustainable, and collaborative space use. They reduce collisions, promote sustainable practices, facilitate cooperation, and drive innovation, ensuring space remains accessible and beneficial for all. And with an increasing number of satellites, space stations, and other assets orbiting the Earth, the importance of robust standards grows, making them fundamental to modern space operations. Read Dan Oltrogge’s blog, "The Importance of International Standards for Increased Space Safety Operations and Sustainability": https://lnkd.in/e4TtUAu9 #Space #SpaceSafetyCoalition
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📣 Out now: the latest Aldoria (formerly Share My Space) edition of the #SpaceSustainability Bulletin This month delve into: ☄ Analysis of a recent debris crash in Naples, Florida ☄ 231+ increase in active satellites in April ☄ And as always, discover our computed data on the evolution of the orbital population and collision risks between orbital objects. #AldoriaSpace #SpaceReport #NewsSpace #SpaceSurveillance
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In this article, 'The Growing Problem of Orbital Debris and Space Congestion', SDA Chairman, Joe Chan discusses the escalating issue of space debris and its impact on satellite operations. He highlights some of the consequences if current trends in space debris continue and preventative measures that could be taken to improve space debris management. To read it, head over to the July issue of Satellite Evolution Group magazine (page 24): https://lnkd.in/e9fbTSWW
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Electronic Engineer at "Eventech" Ltd. Master of Engineering, "Electronic Engineering with Space Systems" Current PhD student at Riga Technical University
A note on active space debris monitoring: Two of the primary factors infuencing the operations of ground-based SLR systems are atmosperic noise (backscaterring, pulse wander and others) and station's location (weather, altitude). While the research in this field has slowly achieving success, most of the time it requires a multi-static approach i vloving more than 1 station. Concept: a constellation of satellites with on-board laser firing mechanism, a set of cameras, and a time tagging equipment that will monitor space debris population from space. All satellites are in a network of inter-satellite links (ISL) that can be implemented using optical comms. #SLR #LEO #Space #spacedebris
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The FCC will vote on a proposal at its January meeting to mitigate the risks of orbital debris to space innovation. One of the biggest threats to new spaced-based innovation and services is abandoned space junk that can collide with the satellites we rely on. The Commission will consider an Order that provides clarity and guidance to satellite operators on compliance with our orbital debris rules. https://lnkd.in/e6CNg5qk #SpaceInnovation
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I find it shocking that nothing is still done about it. I remember during my master's, there was an optional class on space law. Somehow I naively thought it was some kind of quantum physics class, like Newton's law or something like that (yes, that is called biased or wishful understanding since I always had a fascination for quantum physics even if my math skills were close to zero). So to my amazement, the professor of that class was teaching us about the existence of some laws while most of all there were not many clear and detailed laws back then. This was in early 2000. Yet, already then, the professor shared that satellites were an issue since once sent out there, there was at that moment no obligation to clean up and they would 'die' there. Already in the early 2000s this profession was teaching us about the dangers of such a practice on our society and our world as we know it. I am surprised and disappointed that 20+ years later, there seems to still be no obligation to clean up after oneself. I recall another conversation a few years ago with a lawyer, involved in a space law bill, proudly sharing that he managed to insert an "obligation de moyens" (obligation of means) into the bill around that idea. My immediate response was to say: when it comes to space, an obligation of means sounds way too easy to escape; only an "obligation de résultat" (obligation of result) can get the job done. In a highly-cost industry, the word 'means' can be stopped by a pure financial understanding of the word. How easily can a company say that retrieving its dead satellite is way more expensive than sending a new one? Without a doubt, more means will be invested in creating something that has a commercial value than something which hasn't, or not yet. Until some organisation sees that metal trash around our orbit as a potential goldmine, it should be mandatory to apply a common sense rule: clean up after yourself once you are done with your business. In practical terms, this should mean that you are not allowed to send a new satellite until you retrieve an old one and if you miss doing so within 12 months, the monies made from the operating satellites should be seized by an international authority until the clean-up is done. I suspect many well-intentioned experts will tell me that it is complicated and complex due to international cooperation etc. That is exactly my point: it shouldn't be so complicated and the complexity is mostly used as a justification for points where there is no commercial value involved while obviously solutions were found amidst the complexities and complications when there were commercial interests in play. Ultimately, it doesn't seem an impossible thing to do (as for most climate change issues) but not a priority for those who can do something about it because their focus is on short and mid-term profit at the expense of long-term societal and environmental consequences. Let's not wait another 20 years.
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Space junk piling up! ️️ A new report warns that our low-Earth orbit is filling with debris from old satellites. If we don't clean it up, collisions could snowball, making the area unusable. We need to protect our space highway before it becomes a galactic junkyard! Credit: @uselessplastic on Instagram #spacecleanup #saveorbit #protectthefuture
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The complex issue of managing space debris and Space Situational Awareness has gripped the satellite industry for many years. In this article for SatellitePro Middle East, Lorenzo Arona of the Space Data Association reviews the current state of Space Traffic Management as well as the latest initiatives being launched to confront the challenges of debris mitigation and data sharing. Read more on page 26: https://lnkd.in/daQWHTir
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🚀🌌 Understanding the Kessler Effect 🌌🚀 Ever wondered what could make space even more chaotic? The Kessler Effect is a scenario where space debris collisions create a domino effect, generating even more debris. This growing cloud of debris could make certain orbital regions hazardous and cluttered, impacting satellite operations and future missions. Let’s stay aware and work towards solutions to keep space safe and sustainable! 🌍💫 #SpaceDebris #KesslerEffect #SpaceSafety
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"Space in Canada" news: The Montreal company, NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. (“NorthStar”), a first-in-class leader in the delivery of space-based commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services to enhance space sustainability and security, will be launching their satellites to space before the end of the month. Indeed, the mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than January 27 between 06:15-07:00 UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. NorthStar´s satellites, built and operated by Spire, will be the first to simultaneously monitor all near-Earth orbits from space, delivering a radically enhanced level of SSA services to the global satellite community, with timely and precise information for space object detection, tracking, orbit determination, collision avoidance, navigation, and proximity alerts. That is some great space news not only with the #spacesustainability them, but coming from Canada, Montreal no less! Photo below was share on social with NorthStar's CEO Stewart Bain and Rocket Lab's CEO Peter Beck. Links about this mission from NorthStar, RocketLab and Spire Global in comments below. #spaceindustry #satellitetechnology #spacedebris
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As space becomes increasingly cluttered with defunct satellites and assorted debris, the risks to our essential satellite infrastructure mount. This clip delves into the current state of space pollution, the challenges of orbital debris mitigation, and the consequences of inaction. Discover the complexity of satellite maintenance and the pressing need for international cooperation to manage the growing space debris problem.
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