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Okapi:Orbits Raises €13M to Expand Space Traffic Management Solutions

German startup Okapi:Orbits has secured €13 million in a seed funding round to enhance its space traffic management suite. This investment will enable the company to improve satellite collision avoidance systems and optimize resources for the increasingly crowded low Earth orbit.

2025-04-24T04:02:54.674082-07:00

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Emerging Threats to Space Infrastructure: China's Megaconstellations and Russian Space Warfare

2025-04-08T09:08:05.282765-07:00

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China's Megaconstellation Initiatives Raise Long-Term Space Debris Concerns

2025-04-07T04:56:34.328991-07:00

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Satellite Jamming Risk Intensifies: Protecting Space Infrastructure

2025-04-07T02:02:16.122639-07:00

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Soviet-era Venus Probe Remains Might Reenter Earth's Atmosphere The remains of the Soviet-era Cosmos 482, originally a Venus probe, are threatening to reenter Earth's atmosphere. The probe's upper-stage failure decades ago left it trapped in Earth orbit, posing questions about its potential impact upon reentry.

2025-04-25T12:48:27.305010-07:00

Soviet-era Venus Probe Remains Might Reenter Earth's Atmosphere

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Okapi:Orbits Raises €13M to Expand Space Traffic Management Solutions German startup Okapi:Orbits has secured €13 million in a seed funding round to enhance its space traffic management suite. This investment will enable the company to improve satellite collision avoidance systems and optimize resources for the increasingly crowded low Earth orbit.

2025-04-24T04:02:54.674082-07:00

Okapi:Orbits Raises €13M to Expand Space Traffic Management Solutions

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Viasat's John P. Janka Warns of Satellite Spectrum Overreach in Africa John P. Janka, Chief Officer of Global Government Affairs at Viasat, highlighted the risk of spectrum overreach by mega-constellations at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference. Janka emphasized how unchecked expansion could jeopardize Africa's future in space and its burgeoning satellite industry.

2025-04-22T14:32:10.224113-07:00

Viasat's John P. Janka Warns of Satellite Spectrum Overreach in Africa

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Space Advertising: Revolution or Disruption in Orbital Economy? A new debate on space advertising emerges as technological advancements make it feasible to deploy billboard-like ads in orbit. While potentially profitable, this commercialization raises concerns about space sustainability and international norms forbidding such activities.

2025-04-19T12:15:59.719363-07:00

Space Advertising: Revolution or Disruption in Orbital Economy?

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The Growing Danger of Space Debris: Daily Threats to Earth Three large pieces of space debris crash to Earth daily, raising safety concerns. The increasing frequency of reentries underscores the urgent need for international collaboration to address orbital pollution and mitigate hazards posed by debris to Earth's infrastructure and human life.

2025-04-14T02:03:36.796474-07:00

The Growing Danger of Space Debris: Daily Threats to Earth

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World's First Space Salvage Mission Targets 67-Year-Old Satellite The world's oldest satellite, launched in 1958, is set to become the centerpiece of the first space salvage mission. Scientists aim to bring the aging satellite back to Earth, marking a new chapter in space sustainability and orbital debris management.

2025-04-12T06:08:42.825116-07:00

World's First Space Salvage Mission Targets 67-Year-Old Satellite

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Agile Industries Advances Multimode Propulsion for Crowded Orbital Environments As satellite congestion in orbit increases the collision risk, Colorado-based Agile Industries is pioneering multimode propulsion in spacecraft to enhance maneuverability and safety. This development is crucial for optimizing satellite operations and preventing accidents in the increasingly crowded space sector.

2025-04-10T20:35:17.701208-07:00

Agile Industries Advances Multimode Propulsion for Crowded Orbital Environments

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Commerce Department's TraCSS Enters Final Development Phase The U.S. Commerce Department's Traffic Coordination for Space Services (TraCSS) system has progressed into its next phase, positioning itself for full operation by early next year. This system aims to enhance space traffic coordination, essential for managing growing satellite constellations and preventing collisions.

2025-04-10T08:32:14.046115-07:00

Commerce Department's TraCSS Enters Final Development Phase

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