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The necessity of building numerous spaceports is questionable given the underutilization of existing facilities. While more spaceports could provide geographical redundancy and access to diverse orbital trajectories, the significant financial, environmental, and logistical costs may not be justified. Enhancing the efficiency of current spaceports and carefully assessing actual market demand would be more prudent strategies, rather than risking overcapacity and underutilization in the global spaceport infrastructure. #newspaceeconomy #commercialspace

SPACE DEBRIS Brussels cannot ignore 128 million objects floating in the universe anymore 👇 💡EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a law as debris could hinder our future exploration and exploitation of space ✍ Go read the full article by Rachele Vedovelli on our website https://lnkd.in/dQ9RYdnd #europeanspaceagency #pollution #spaceeconomy

No simple answers for debris mitigation: MILAN – National and international debris mitigation standards and policies are evolving rapidly to keep pace with increasingly complex space operations. With several large constellations poised to take flight and […] The post No simple answers for debris mitigation appeared first on SpaceNews. #neuco

At IAC2024, SWF’s Ian Christensen will present "Making a Case for Accelerating Active Debris Removal Operations." This paper will discuss the importance of removing space debris to protect the sustainability of Earth’s orbital environment and the measures needed to accelerate these operations. October 18 13:45 CEST Brown Hall 3 #SpaceDebris #SpaceSustainability

Greetings! This week's article has been authored by Amogh Shetty and curated by Nishtha Sharma Sharma, titled, "Regulating Space Traffic: Legal Challenges and Solutions". Space technologies have become integral to modern life, from GPS navigation to satellite communications, but the rapid growth in satellite launches and accumulation of space debris is overcrowding Earth's orbit. Current international treaties, such as the Outer Space Treaty, lack provisions for effective space traffic management, leading to legal and operational challenges. As space congestion increases, so do the risks of collisions and accountability issues. To address these concerns, stronger international cooperation and regulatory frameworks are needed to ensure the safety, sustainability, and coordination of space activities. Access the article through the link below: https://lnkd.in/dYiwBCem Warm regards Team Vidhit. ✍ #SpaceTrafficManagement #SpaceLaw #OrbitalDebris #SpaceRegulation #SpaceSafety #SatelliteCollision #SpacePolicy #LegalFramework #SpaceSustainability #SpaceGovernance #SpaceTrafficRegulation #Astrosafety #SpaceOperations #InternationalSpaceLaw #CollisionAvoidance #CommercialSpace #SpaceExploration #RegulatoryChallenges #SpaceInnovation #SpaceEconomy #ClubVidhit #VedhasLawJournal

Having just completed UNOOSA’s course on the Long-term Sustainability (LTS) Guidelines for space, I’d like to share some key takeaways that stood out to me and gave me a renewed understanding of our shared responsibility to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations. With the rapid growth of the "new space" sector and a surge in satellite launches, space debris management has become more critical than ever. Unified efforts are needed in tracking debris, sharing orbital data, and planning responsible re-entries, specially in their end-of-life. Additionally, we need to modernize tools for collision communication (moving beyond emails) and prioritize innovations for debris recycling to protect both our skies and our planet. The course also highlighted the importance of planetary protection measures in avoiding contamination during exploration and sample returns, as outlined in COSPAR’s Planetary Protection Policies. This is vital not only for scientific integrity but for safeguarding the environments of all celestial bodies. Finally, strong national and international regulatory frameworks are essential as more nations enter the space arena. Collaboration on standards and satellite registration supports responsible space practices, opening doors to impactful partnerships like CBERS-4A (Brazil/China) and 1KUNS-PF (Kenya). Protecting space isn’t just a responsibility; it’s a legacy we’re building for the future, shaped by thoughtful policy, advanced technology, and global cooperation. 🌎 #SpaceSustainability #UNOOSA #SpaceGovernance #SpaceInnovation #LTSGuidelines #SpaceSafety

As more countries and companies get involved in space, the problem of space debris has worsened. An article from Issues in Science and Technology suggests that treating orbital debris as a form of pollution and using past efforts to address global pollution crises, such as the Montreal Protocol, can provide lessons for dealing with the orbital debris problem. Read at https://ow.ly/IYWQ50RK3x1. #SpaceDebris #SpaceSustainability #Pollution

Awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the implementation of the guidelines for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities (LTS Guidelines) Stakeholder Study Report #SpaceEconomy #SpaceSustainability

Government regulation of space resource extraction may be unwelcome to some and inadequate to others. Still, it will be necessary to ensure that those who are willing to take the necessary risks won't lose everything in the blink of an eye should interplanetary "claim jumpers" or - dare we say it - pirates attempt to interfere with our operations or steal the fruits of our labor. While we are still years away from needing it, Congress has begun considering how much regulation will be enough. This is good, as the "Final Frontier" could resemble the "Wild Wild West" without it! Personal property rights must be respected and protected in outer space like they are on Earth. Read more about how Congress is beginning to consider the issue in the recently released report, Space Resource Extraction: Overview and Issues for Congress - https://lnkd.in/ecZRAxsM #space #ocean #sustainability #aerospace #innovation

This is emerging as an important policy issue related to space sustainability, with big potential implications for licensing and orbital debris mitigation standards: