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Governing Earth's Orbit: Lessons from Fisheries Management

As the number of satellites in orbit is projected to reach 100,000 by 2030, the space industry faces an urgent sustainability crisis. Experts are looking toward fisheries management models to establish a framework for orbital governance. By treating space as a shared global resource, similar to international waters, policymakers hope to mitigate debris, collision risks, and atmospheric pollution. This approach emphasizes collective responsibility and sustainable usage.

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Xona’s commercial GPS alternative is about to go live

Startup Xona Space Systems is preparing to launch six satellites to test the first commercial alternative to traditional GPS. Founded by Stanford aerospace engineers, the company aims to offer high-precision timing and navigation. While traditional government GPS signals are free, they lack the precision needed for advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles. Xona's Pulsar network promises centimeter-level accuracy and stronger resistance to jamming.

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Computer Scientist Tracks Satellites Using Automated Observatory

Allen Schnibben, a computer scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, has leveraged his lifelong passion for space to develop an automated satellite tracking system. By utilizing off-the-shelf technology, he has created a cost-effective solution for monitoring orbital objects. The SOHBRIT facility, a 12-foot observatory, serves as the hub for this project. Schnibben's work demonstrates how accessible hardware can be repurposed for sophisticated scientific observation and data collection.

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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite keep up?

Europe is investing billions of euros into the space sector, raising vital questions about how regional hubs will adapt. Glasgow has emerged as a major European leader in the manufacturing of small satellites, specifically CubeSats. As state funding and private investments scale up across the continent, local industry pioneers face both unprecedented opportunities and intense competitive pressures to maintain their market standing.

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