Japan Set to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite to Combat Space Junk
The growing number of satellites and space debris in orbit is becoming a significant environmental threat. When metal spacecraft re-enters the Earth's atmosphere, they release harmful aluminium particles. However, scientists from Japan have come up with an ingenious solution - a wooden satellite that could offer a more...
UK Invests in Sustainable Satellite Systems to Combat Space Debris
The UK Space Agency has announced £3.5 million in funding for projects aiming to prolong satellite lifespan and ensure the sustainability of space operations long-term. The funding package includes a £2 million upgrade to the Satellite Applications Catapult's In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM) facility at the Westcott Space...
Astroscale U.S. and Space Force Partner to Revolutionize In-Orbit Satellite Refueling
Aerial refuelling radically transformed aviation by removing limitations on aircraft range and endurance. An innovative collaboration between Astroscale U.S. and the United States Space Force could bring those benefits to space assets through an advanced on-orbit satellite refuelling capability. The public-private partnership will see Astroscale U.S. use its...