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Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?
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.
Enabling a space circular economy by 2050: ESA’S vision
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.
A rapidly growing rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer – unless we act now
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.