Debris from ASAT tests creating ‘bad neighborhood’ in low Earth orbit: Analyst

A new LeoLabs’ software tool allows insurers to visualize collision risks to client satellites. (Image: LeoLabs) By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 16 June 2023 Russian and Chinese anti-satellite tests are responsible for "pretty much 20 percent" of "conjunction" warnings, that is predictions that two space objects are likely

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Russia Sets 2030 Timeline To Launch Its Nuclear-Powered Zeus Tug That Can Clean Mounting Space Debris

A graphical representation of Russia’s nuclear-powered space tug, Zeus By Parth Satam, Published by The Eurasian Times, 20 April 2023 Russian space agency Roscosmos is considering using the Zevs (Zeus) nuclear tug for cleaning up orbits flooded with space debris. The agency’s CEO, Yuri Borisov, made the announcement at the

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Space Force, SPACECOM pushing to speed ‘sustained’ maneuverability on orbit

By Theresa Hitschens, Published by Breaking Defense, 19 April, 2023 The Space Force is rushing to meet SPACECOM's demand, developing a new acquisition plan for space "mobility and logistics" — including on-orbit servicing and repair, satellite refueling and space junk cleanup — a plan that will lean heavily on use

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The atmospheric reentry process generates extreme heat and mechanical loads, which lead to the satellite's disintegration at the altitude of about 45 miles. (Image credit: ESA)

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

By Elizabeth Howell, Publishd by Space.com, 12 April 2023 The Federal Communications Commission plans to streamline its space activities to meet fast-growing space safety needs. The fast-growing space debris issue is top of mind at a new space-focused division of the U.S. government. "Satellite and orbital debris rules" will be one of

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Space Force’s FY24 budget includes ‘offensive’ options for space. What does that mean?

By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 13 March 2023 "There are hard kill and soft kill capabilities, if you will, that we're funding," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said with regards to offensive space weapons, but none that would created dangerous space debris. WASHINGTON — There has long been

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