An article published by Interesting Engineering warns of increased risk in collisions as a result of rising numbers of satellites operating in low Earth orbit.
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Category: Space traffic management
UK Space Command establishes JCO-UK cell for enhanced global space domain awareness
The UK Space Command has established the JCO-UK cell, integrated within the JCO-Global initiative. This initiative enhances global understanding and utilisation of data in support
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European ECHO project delivers ConOps for higher airspace ready for validation
The ECHO Concept of Operations (CONOPS) are now available on the ECHO website. ECHO is a two-year project led by EUROCONTROL to deliver a comprehensive
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European concept for operations (ConOps) for higher airspace published by SESAR 3
A concept for operations (ConOps) for higher airspace has been published by the SESAR 3 JU ECHO project, led by Eurocontrol. The ConOps defines future
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FAA reauthorization bill could add space traffic management to agency work – Space News
A bill introduced in the House to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration includes a provision directing the agency to get involved in space traffic management,
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US House introduces FAA Reauthorization bill ahead of expiry in September 2023
The US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure has released the text of its bipartisan FAA Reauthorization bill. Titled the “Securing Growth and
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Space traffic management at ‘tipping point’ for safety and sustainability – RAND
“The international community is at a tipping point for space traffic management. Research strongly indicates that the space domain’s safety and sustainability are under clear
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ASTM approves standard to aid spaceports develop site descriptions
International standards agency, ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee F47 has approved a new standard that will aid spaceports in developing descriptions of their sites and
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Outer space institute recommends measures to reduce risks posed by reentry of space debris
A joint workshop hosted by the Outer Space Institute (OSI), McGill’s Institute of Air & Space Law (IASL), and the Association of the Advancement of
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Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, releases plans for HAPS stratoport
Canary Islands Fuerteventura has released plans for the construction of Canarias Stratoport for Haps infrastructure for the take-off and landing of pseudo-satellites and high-altitude drones.
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