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An illustration of objects and space debris in Earth orbit.

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Tools for space sustainability watchdogs

The FCC has made a landmark foray into space debris enforcement but it’s unclear how it would translate greater visibility into action.

by Jason Rainbow June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

ESA Zero Debris Charter signings

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ESA lines up initial signatories for Zero Debris Charter

by Jeff Foust May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

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NASA report identifies cost-effective approaches to dealing with orbital debris

by Jeff Foust May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

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NASA’s strategy for space sustainability

by Jeff Foust May 10, 2024May 9, 2024

Melroy space sustainability

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NASA rolls out new space sustainability strategy

by Jeff Foust April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

An AI-generated image of satellites encircling the globe in front of a kaleidoscopic sky. On the ground, hundreds of people use large TVs that are beamed a signal from above.

Calling all space stewards: could direct-to-smartphone elevate space sustainability?

by Matt Wills April 4, 2024April 1, 2024

Foust Forward | The role of a reluctant regulator in space sustainability

by Jeff Foust April 1, 2024March 29, 2024

The Office of Space Commerce is preparing to beta test its Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Credit: NOAA

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Parsons to be system integrator for TraCSS space traffic coordination system

by Jeff Foust April 1, 2024April 1, 2024

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, secretary-general of the ITU

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ITU emphasizes importance of space sustainability

by Jeff Foust September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

A digital illustration of a young astronaut in a blue space suit against a swirling purple and orange background

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Stand up, Space Greta

by Debra Werner and Miriam Klaczynska September 6, 2023June 4, 2024