Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit
The rapid increase in satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable unless companies and countries cooperate, experts say.
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In late October, a United Nations panel on space traffic coordination emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive shared database of orbital objects.
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Analysis-Global Push for Cooperation as Space Traffic Crowds Earth Orbit
The rapid increase in satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable unless companies and countries cooperate and share the data needed to manage that most accessible region of space, experts and industry insiders said.
Space traffic surge as Earth's orbit faces satellite congestion crisis
The mounting congestion in low Earth orbit from thousands of satellites and millions of debris pieces creates significant collision risks, threatening global communication and navigation systems. The UN panel urges the creation of a centralized shared database to track orbital objects and highlights the need for international cooperation and robust regulations to ensure space safety and sustainability.
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