Australia will make a critical contribution to global Earth observation efforts with cutting-edge data management. In essence, they will be the custodians of data downloaded from new Landsat satellites – a major role.

ESA is encouraging the implementation of a ‘circular economy’ in space, ensuring long-term orbital sustainability through in-orbit servicing. The circular economy encompasses various activities, including on-orbit assembly, on-orbit manufacturing, and on-orbit recycling, all supported by cutting-edge technologies for on-orbit servicing, rendezvous, and close-proximity operations.

Space is filling with more satellites and commercial ventures, all threatened by orbital debris. It’s time to clarify which agencies have authority to act.

“Space technology can bring productivity and efficiency into industry and do that in a more sustainable way.”  “And it helps us to generate returns for investors.”

"We argue the Lunar Anthropocene already has commenced, but we want to prevent massive damage or a delay of its recognition."

Calling on operators to implement responsible practices that mitigate the risk of in-orbit collision, minimize the threat of non-trackable debris, protect humans in space and limit effects on optical astronomy.

At its peak BlueWalker 3, which resembles a Tetris block, is as bright as two of brightest stars in night sky

It isn't just about how much rockets pollute, it's about where they pollute.

The ozone layer is on track to heal within four decades, according to a recent UN report, but this progress could be undone by an upsurge in rocket launches expected during the same period.

Entries open for innovative space sustainability projects focused on Europe. Deadline for submission is 5th May, 2024.

Measuring pollution produced by the space sector can be quite complicated and it seems there’s more to it than just space debris. OPMCSA fellow Priyanka Dhopade and analyst Carolle Varughese reflect on caring for the final frontier. 

Even though the Starlink constellation has grown by about 1,000 spacecraft in the last six months, its satellites made fewer avoidance maneuvers in that period than in the prior half year.

The environmentally friendly LignoSat probe – set to orbit this summer (2024) – has been created to combat harmful aluminium particles

Dish to pay $150,000 for failing to properly dispose of satellite and violating the FCC’s anti-space debris rule

Experts recommend more effective communication of "rules of the road" instead of spherical keep-out zones around satellites

Defunct satellites and other pieces of orbital debris are pumping metals into Earth’s fragile upper atmosphere, with effects unknown

A mysterious object that washed up on a West Australian beach is most likely space debris from a satellite launch vehicle, the Australian Space Agency has concluded.

Scientists call for collective effort to protect Earth’s orbit from dangers posed by space junk