Responsible satellite design and operational practices: A critical component of effective space environment management (SEM)

Maclay, Timothy D.; Everetts, Walt; Engelhardt, David

doi:10.1016/j.jsse.2021.02.005

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“…In the next decade, if all proposed constellations are launched (an unlikely scenario but worth considering), up to 20,000 satellites could be launched into LEO, most of them under 500 kg (Maclay et al, 2019). This rapid proliferation of SmallSats places increasing pressure on coordination in UHF, S, and X bands as well as other space‐allocated bands, since many commercial operators use the same spectral bands as university or federal government agencies.…”

Section: Challenges In Smallsat Development Launch and Flight Operationsmentioning

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International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities

Nieves‐Chinchilla

Lal²,

Robinson

et al. 2020

Space Weather

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Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination are needed among the respective worldwide communities contributing to this rapid progress. We identify six areas where improved international coordination is especially desirable, including (1) orbital debris mitigation; (2) spectrum management; (3) export control regulations; (4) access to timely and low-cost launch opportunities; (5) inclusive data policies; and (6) education. We argue the need for internationally coordinated policies and programs to promote the use of SmallSats for space weather research and forecasting while realizing maximum scientific and technical advances through the integration of these two increasingly important endeavors.

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Section: Challenges In Smallsat Development Launch and Flight Operationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities

Nieves‐Chinchilla

Lal²,

Robinson

et al. 2020

Space Weather

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The dark side of the new space economy: Insights from the sustainability reporting practices of government space agencies and private space companies

Di Tullio,

Rea

2024

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

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Governmental and private companies in the New Space Economy collaborate to realise valuable space products and services, yet this partnership raises sustainability concerns. This study investigates whether and how space companies address social and environmental aspects in their collaborative activities. Focusing on the launch service segment in Europe and the USA, we conducted a content analysis of financial and non‐financial reports and websites by using the legitimacy theory framework. This study reveals that space companies emphasise the positive social and environmental impacts of their collaboration while providing limited information on potential drawbacks. They extensively outline measures to mitigate social and environmental damages, aiming to present a favourable image of their activities. This research contributes to fostering the debate on social and environmental accounting and accountability of space actors. It sheds light on how they report on sustainability aspects offering insights into the legitimacy strategies they use and promoting their accountability.

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Responsible satellite design and operational practices: A critical component of effective space environment management (SEM)

Cited by 2 publications

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International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities

International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities

The dark side of the new space economy: Insights from the sustainability reporting practices of government space agencies and private space companies

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