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space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Satellite Traffic Management: A Growing Constellation"

Canadian startup NorthStar is set to launch the first commercial constellation of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites, designed to monitor and track objects in Earth's orbit to prevent collisions between spacecraft. Equipped with advanced optical devices and star trackers, the satellites will provide continuous monitoring of space objects in low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, and geostationary orbit. The company aims to launch 12 satellites by 2026, with plans for a total of 24, to enhance coverage and provide early detection and warnings of space-related dangers. The need for a comprehensive and transparent civilian-led space traffic monitoring system is increasingly crucial as the space industry continues to grow.

via Gizmodo|

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space2 years ago•3 min saved

NorthStar partners with Rocket Lab for satellite launch mission.

NorthStar Earth and Space has signed a multi-launch deal with Rocket Lab to deploy its space situational awareness (SSA) satellites after Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy. Rocket Lab will launch the first four satellites this fall on an Electron rocket, with another two missions of four satellites that could start launching as early as next year. NorthStar's SSA system is designed to track objects as small as five centimeters in LEO and 40 centimeters in geostationary orbit. The agreement with Spire includes options for up to 30 satellites, which would enable the SSA platform to track these objects more frequently.

via SpaceNews|

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