Deorbit rules and end-of-life disposal
Everything filed under this heading in our space tech coverage, the 5 reports filed on it so far.
Eutelsat Hires Infinite Orbits for GEO Satellite Life Extension
Eutelsat has contracted Infinite Orbits to extend the operational life of at least one of its geostationary satellites.
Astroscale Picks Isar for 2027 Debris Removal
Astroscale Japan has selected Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to launch its ADRAS-J2 mission in FY2027. The mission aims to capture and deorbit a...
Moon Base Demands Integrated Infrastructure
Rania Toukebri says a permanent moon base needs a unified infrastructure for life support, power, and resources, not just repurposed spacecraft...
Lunar Disposal Guidelines Lacking as Crewed Landings Approach
As the US and China plan for crewed missions to the moon by 2030, concerns are growing about the lack of guidelines for disposing of space debris on...
U.S. Defense Agencies Explore Commercial Satellite Disposal Options
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and the Space Development Agency have selected three companies to study options for providing satellite deorbiting...