Space debris

LeoLabs and Secure World Foundation Lead Joint Statement on Debris Remediation in Low Earth Orbit

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).

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  • QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).
  • The joint statement will underpin the first Orbital Debris Remediation Summit co-hosted by LeoLabs and SWF in Queenstown, New Zealand on 20 February 2024.
  • Those present will engage in discussions related to the various dimensions of reducing risk from massive derelicts through debris remediation.
  • "LeoLabs is proud to partner with the Secure World Foundation on this joint statement and summit in New Zealand tackling the challenge of orbital debris.

Global Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Market Research Report 2021: New Satellite Launches and Rising Space Activities Flare Up Demand - Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Satellite, Defense, Other Technology, Technology, Other Defense, Space debris, Radar networks, Space domain awareness, Space technology, Surveillance, Space Situational Awareness Programme, Space science, Applied sciences, Situation awareness, SSA, Academic disciplines

With Defense Budgets Coming Under Intense Pressure, SSA Market to Witness Challenging Times

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  • With Defense Budgets Coming Under Intense Pressure, SSA Market to Witness Challenging Times
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by Offering (2020): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Services, and Software
    Global Space Situational Awareness Services Market by Space Surveillance & Tracking, Space Weather Services, and Near Earth Object Detection Services
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by Object (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Fragmentation Debris, Non-Functional Spacecrafts, Rocket Bodies, Functional Spacecrafts, and Other Objects
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by End-Use (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Government & Military, and Commercial
    Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Program: A Landmark Initiative of European Space Agency

Global Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Market Report 2021-2027 - Increasing Space Activity & Focus on National Security to Impel Global Space Situational Awareness Market

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Space debris, Radar networks, Space domain awareness, Space technology, Surveillance, Space Situational Awareness Programme, Space science, Applied sciences, Situation awareness, SSA, Academic disciplines

With Defense Budgets Coming Under Intense Pressure, SSA Market to Witness Challenging Times

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  • With Defense Budgets Coming Under Intense Pressure, SSA Market to Witness Challenging Times
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by Offering (2020): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Services, and Software
    Global Space Situational Awareness Services Market by Space Surveillance & Tracking, Space Weather Services, and Near Earth Object Detection Services
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by Object (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Fragmentation Debris, Non-Functional Spacecrafts, Rocket Bodies, Functional Spacecrafts, and Other Objects
    World Space Situational Awareness Market by End-Use (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Government & Military, and Commercial
    Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Program: A Landmark Initiative of European Space Agency

Global Radar Network Provider LeoLabs Announces New European Space Radar

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210621005602/en/
    LeoLabs space radar in Costa Rica, first unveiled in July 2020 (Source: LeoLabs).
  • This new funding is the fuel for launching LeoLabs next growth phase, which begins with deepening our European operations, noted Daniel Ceperley, LeoLabs CEO and co-Founder.
  • Because of its strategic Atlantic location, the Azores Space Radar will increase the frequency and depth of LeoLabs visibility of orbital debris.
  • LeoLabs' core technology includes a patent-pending global phased-array radar network which tracks debris and satellites in LEO.

LeoLabs Closes $65 Million Financing to Address LEO "Data Deficit"

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Articles, Hazards, Pollution, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Space debris, LEO, Satellite

Against this backdrop of unprecedented opportunity are two challenges critical to investment and the long-term viability of LEO.

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  • Against this backdrop of unprecedented opportunity are two challenges critical to investment and the long-term viability of LEO.
  • The first is the need to develop LEO sustainably by addressing the threat posed by space debris.
  • "The single greatest challenge to both the sustainability and security threats in LEO is solving the "data deficit", said Dan Ceperley, LeoLabs CEO.
  • LeoLabs today serves space agencies, commercial satellite operators, defense, and scientific/academic organizations that are driving generational change in LEO.

Parsons Wins $185 Million Space Situational Awareness Task Order Contract

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Space debris, Space domain awareness, Space technology, Surveillance, Situation awareness, Space and Missile Systems Center, Applied sciences, California, States of the United States

b'CENTREVILLE, Va., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been awarded a task order contract by the Space and Missile Systems Center Special Programs Directorate (SMC/SPG) for Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness (ISSA) support, potentially worth up to $185 million.

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  • b'CENTREVILLE, Va., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been awarded a task order contract by the Space and Missile Systems Center Special Programs Directorate (SMC/SPG) for Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness (ISSA) support, potentially worth up to $185 million.
  • The cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract has a one-year base period with four one-year options.
  • In addition to delivering operational, technical, and space domain awareness expertise, Parsons will meet critical innovation and agility goals for the ISSA effort by providing unique solutions in astrophysics, intelligence, data analytics, and multi-domain operations.
  • All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the date on which they are made.

Xplore Opens 22,000 sq ft Satellite Manufacturing Facility to Advance Satellite Production

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b'REDMOND, Wash., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service today announced they are opening a satellite manufacturing facility in Redmond, Washington.

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  • b'REDMOND, Wash., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service today announced they are opening a satellite manufacturing facility in Redmond, Washington.
  • Xplore joins our community of thriving aerospace, high tech, and biotech companies, and thousands of small businesses where over 85,000 people are employed.
  • "\nLisa Rich, Founder and Chief Operating Officer said, "Xplore\'s 22,000 square foot facility is tailor-made for satellite manufacturing.
  • It is large, expandable, and can currently accommodate the research, development, production and operation of 20 spacecraft per year.

NASA Administrator Statement on Chinese Rocket Debris

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Sunday, May 9, 2021
Articles, Hazards, Pollution, Space debris, Space traffic management, Spaceflight, NASA

b'WASHINGTON, May 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson released the following statement Saturday regarding debris from the Chinese Long March 5B rocket:\n"Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations.\n"It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris.\n"It is critical that China and all spacefaring nations and commercial entities act responsibly and transparently in space to ensure the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of outer space activities.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson released the following statement Saturday regarding debris from the Chinese Long March 5B rocket:\n"Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations.\n"It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris.\n"It is critical that China and all spacefaring nations and commercial entities act responsibly and transparently in space to ensure the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of outer space activities.
  • "\nFor more information on NASA and agency activities, visit:\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-administrator-statement-on-...\n'

ExoAnalytic Solutions and NorthStar Earth & Space Expand Collaboration to Protect Satellites

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'LONDON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ -In response to the increasing threat of congestion and space debris in Earth\'s orbit, NorthStar Earth & Space of Montreal, Quebec, and ExoAnalytic Solutions of Foothill Ranch, California, will expand their strategic collaboration agreement to deliver precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services to protect the global satellite community from collisions and ensure safe access to space.

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  • b'LONDON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ -In response to the increasing threat of congestion and space debris in Earth\'s orbit, NorthStar Earth & Space of Montreal, Quebec, and ExoAnalytic Solutions of Foothill Ranch, California, will expand their strategic collaboration agreement to deliver precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services to protect the global satellite community from collisions and ensure safe access to space.
  • This demands collaboration between trusted partners and nations to protect continuous access to space and the services rendered to humanity," said Stewart Bain, CEO of NorthStar Earth & Space.
  • "NorthStar\'s continued collaboration with ExoAnalytic Solutions demonstrate a strong US Canada commercial effort to contribute precise real-time services to address the biggest challenges we are facing in space today.
  • New satellites and planned megaconstellations are launching into an environment congested with traffic and space debris.

LeoLabs Announces Costa Rica Space Radar "Fully Operational"

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Articles, Hazards, Pollution, Space debris, Space traffic management, Spaceflight, Carlos Alvarado, Government of Costa Rica, Space radar, President of Costa Rica

"The Costa Rica Space Radar is a critical addition to the global constellation of radars LeoLabs is building, and clearly demonstrates not just our rapid deployment capabilities, but the dramatic increase in data underpinning our LeoLabs services platform.

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  • "The Costa Rica Space Radar is a critical addition to the global constellation of radars LeoLabs is building, and clearly demonstrates not just our rapid deployment capabilities, but the dramatic increase in data underpinning our LeoLabs services platform.
  • In addition, the Costa Rica Space Radar provides unprecedented capability to track objects, including active satellites and orbital debris down to 2cm.
  • Every service we provide, such as collision avoidance or early launch tracking, benefits from the additional data flowing off the Costa Rica Space Radar.
  • "\nTo mark the occasion today, LeoLabs hosted an inaugural ceremony at the Costa Rica Space Radar site, attended by numerous government officials, including Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada.