Space Data Association signs Zero Debris Charter
Facilitated by ESA's Protect Accelerator, the Charter builds on existing international guidelines and best practices.
Facilitated by ESA's Protect Accelerator, the Charter builds on existing international guidelines and best practices.
Due to the proximity to Earth, huge constellations are required to maintain coverage in LEO, so congestion is predictably going to get much worse, says Pascal Wauthier.
The SDA, coupled with its SDC operational capability, has proven to provide valuable support to satellite operators over the last decade.
The recent maneouvre by a European Earth-observation satellite to avoid colliding with one of SpaceX's internet craft raised concerns about the future with more satellite launches in the offing.