Because the satellites operate in a low-Earth orbit below 372 miles in altitude, atmospheric drag should deorbit a satellite ...

This initiative marks the continuation of a series of integrations aimed at equipping Gran Systems' planned mass-manufactured pre-launch satellite platforms with advanced deorbit capabilities.

Under existing practices, to avoid the possibility of long-term defunct space junk, satellites in large megaconstellations ...

The 270-kilogram Optimus craft was a “trailblazing satellite to clean up space junk”, and could refuel, repair and deorbit old satellites from a critically crowded cosmos, according to Austrade.

The decision to decommission the ISS signals a turning point for space exploration. For NASA and Roscosmos, the collaboration ...

Kepler’s system changes reflect compliance with updated FCC rules, including the requirement for a satellite to deorbit within a 5-year period. Under the consolidated filing, the first tranche ...

This initiative marks the continuation of a series of integrations aimed at equipping Gran Systems' planned mass-manufactured pre-launch satellite platforms with advanced deorbit capabilities. This ...