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The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management

2 June 2026 at 14:00

The rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM). This will be one of the […]

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Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment

2 June 2026 at 12:00
A graphic detailing how spacecraft reentry introduces metals into the stratosphere. Credit: Chelsea Thompson, NOAA

BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials into Earth’s atmosphere from satellite and space hardware re-entry, especially in […]

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European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness

27 May 2026 at 17:34
The EU Space Act could treat non-European Union nations like Norway similarly to a non-European competitor, creating hurdles for European use of Andøya Spaceport, panelists warned at SmallSat Europe. Credit: Andøya Spaceport

AMSTERDAM – European industry representatives and legal experts are worried that the EU Space Act is too slow, too rigid and too bureaucratic. Speaking at SmallSat Europe, panelists said they […]

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