Engineering Matters Podcast

Satellite Positioning

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Published

06 Oct 2022

As the regions of space around Earth become increasingly crowded with new satellites, the most popular orbits are becoming hazardous and could reach a level at which a collision between two objects would result in a cascade. This situation could lead to a significant increase in debris, complicating space operations for years and posing risks to both existing and future satellites. Without proper management, the situation could worsen, making it harder to maintain space infrastructure. But new technologies such as Fugro’s SpaceStar® are being developed that enable companies and agencies to know precisely where their assets are in real time. This real-time tracking is essential for preventing accidents, not only protecting against collisions, but also improving operational outcomes, enabling new applications for Earth monitoring, supporting efficient satellite management, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of space exploration and communication networks.

Guests

Ane Aanesland, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ThrustMe

Mark Heine, Chief Executive Officer, Fugro

Javier Tegedor, Global Navigation Satellite System Scientist, Fugro

Pieter van Duijn, Chief Technology Officer, Loft Orbital

Tyler Jones, Senior Advisor, National Infrastructure, Norwegian Space Agency

Resources

To read the European Space Agency’s latest Space Environment Report, click here.

Partner

This episode was made in partnership with Engineering Matters.

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