Space Debris
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NASA
How NASA Is Homing in From Space on Ocean Debris
Space-based technology could help track plastic and other flotsam by its ‘fingerprints.’ In late 2025, scientists reported that, for the first time, they were able to detect concentrations of plastic pollution on land using NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) sensor aboard the International Space Station. The technology has inspired marine researchers to see whether it could also…
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Press Releases
UNIVITY signs the Zero Debris Charter and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable, responsible and sovereign space connectivity
UNIVITY (formerly Constellation Technologies & Operations or CTO), a European provider of space-based connectivity services, has officially signed the Zero Debris Charter—a non-binding yet ambitious framework that sets out shared principles and measurable targets for achieving Zero Debris by 2030. UNIVITY is building a shared, neutral, and fully independent space infrastructure that enables telecom operators worldwide to deploy high-speed, low-latency internet access from space, in complement to terrestrial networks. Operating in…
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Press Releases
The ‘Space Debris’ Conference Concludes its Activities with 3 Inspirational Panel Discussions and Collaboration in the Fields of Space Monitoring and Sustainability.
he conclusion of the Space Debris Conference marked a significant milestone in addressing the pressing challenges posed by space debris while leveraging opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to propel the global space economy forward. With over 470 experts, speakers, and industry leaders in attendance, the final day’s sessions delved into innovative solutions critical for ensuring the safety and…
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NASA
NorthStar Building World’s First Satellite Constellation to Combat Imminent Threat of Space Collisions
MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – NorthStar Earth & Space (NorthStar), a Canadian company with a first-in-space mission to deliver safe and sustainable operations for the rapidly accelerating New Space Economy, has contracted Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to build the first three satellites of its debut “Skylark” constellation for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services, with Seattle, WA’s LeoStella overseeing the final assembly. NorthStar Earth &…
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