A trio of satellite breakups — two caused by ASAT missile tests — are responsible for a large percentage of dangerous debris in the ever-more popular real estate of low Earth orbit, creating an especially “bad neighborhood” there, according to space traffic observers at LeoLabs.
Month: June 2023
LeoLabs accelerates radar coverage in Europe with commissioning of the Azores Space Radar
The Azores Space Radar is fully operational, adding significant coverage in Europe — an important milestone and investment in the region which aligns with growing commitments to space safety, security, and sustainability.
One day, two satellites will collide – meet the man trying to stop them
Senior Technical Fellow Dr Darren McKnight is interviewed by Metro about his work mitigating risks in space.