Podcasts about orbital debris

Astrobee has been wrapping its arms around objects on the International Space Station.

More than 15,000 satellites are currently in orbit around our planet, with this number growing every year. For UBC's Dr. Aaron Boley, this raises some red flags about the problem of space junk. An expert in the field of space sustainability, Boley chats with Carol and Jeevan about the practical risks we face from space junk as well as the politics of space. He also dispels the myths justifying the practice of abandoning rocket components and other objects in space — and considers all that we might lose if we continue down our current path. LINKSContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardACBoley | UBC Physics & AstronomyAaron BoleyAaron Boley - Co-Director | LinkedInOuter Space Institute (00:00) - Introduction (02:13) - What Is Space Junk? (03:43) - Risks of Space Debris on Earth (08:09) - Society's Dependence on Satellite Technology (14:30) - Cultural and Ethical Impacts of Space Use (16:37) - The Legal Framework Governing Outer Space (20:35) - Attribution and Liability for Space Debris (21:38) - Humanity's Repeating Mistake (26:35) - The Military Roots and Dangers of Space Activity (28:23) - Outer Space Institute: Working Towards Solutions (32:05) - How the Public Can Get Involved (34:57) - Conclusion

Guest | Dr. Moriba Jah, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin [@UTAustin]On Twitter | https://x.com/moribajahOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahniverse/On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moribajahWebsite | https://www.moriba.com/Host | Matthew S WilliamsOn ITSPmagazine  

Guest | Dr. Moriba Jah, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin [@UTAustin]On Twitter | https://x.com/moribajahOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahniverse/On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moribajahWebsite | https://www.moriba.com/Host | Matthew S WilliamsOn ITSPmagazine  

Director of Academics Isaiah Sloan interviews Co-Authors Director of UNCOPUOS Euribiades Cerrud III and Fay Zhao, a Research Fellow, asking them important questions regarding this year's topic and the various ways to tackle issues in this year's rendition of UNCOPUOS

Otter will collect information about defunct satellites, supporting NASA's goal to make space safer.

Satellites that are no longer in use can break apart or collide with one another, creating debris that poses a risk to spaceflight.

Highlights from this episode: - Orbital Debris - TV Before Bed - Hurricane Recovery - Local DebatesSponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com

NASA and Boeing are continuing testing on the Starliner and have said that the capsule may remain on the ISS until September. NASA's Glenn Research Center streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station and back for the first time using laser communications. Sierra Space passes a seventh key validation test, and second full-scale structural test of its expandable space station technology, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is James Parker, Cofounder of Leonid Capital Partners.  You can connect with James on LinkedIn and learn more about Leonid Capital Partners on their website. Selected Reading UPDATE: NASA, Boeing to Stream Flight Test Mission Briefing on NASA+ NASA Streams First 4K Video from Aircraft to Space Station, Back NASA Sponsors New Research on Orbital Debris, Lunar Sustainability Sierra Space Heralds Giant Leap in Microgravity Research and Manufacturing with Historic Test of Expandable Space Station Technology Ursa Major: New R&D Center In Ohio To Accelerate Vital National Security Propulsion Technology AST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of August- Business Wire ispace-EUROPE announces Completion of First European Designed, Manufactured, and Assembled Lunar Micro Rover- Business Wire Honeywell Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results And Beats Earnings Guidance; Updates 2024 Outlook Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for 51st Electron Mission, Prepares to Deploy Latest Satellites in Multi-Launch Contract for Synspective- Business Wire Magellan Aerospace Partners With Aequs to Explore Setting up India Based Engine MRO Business New partnerships announced to bolster Scotland's Space Sector USPACE Technology Group Rolls out 6 Highly Globally Competitive Commercial Optical Satellites Marking a New Milestone in Satellite Mass Production and Commercialization SpaceX Starlink satellites made 50000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past 6 months. What does that mean for space safety? T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one! Headlines: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data Mailbag: Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023 Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Crassidis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one! Headlines: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data Mailbag: Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023 Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Crassidis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one! Headlines: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data Mailbag: Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023 Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Crassidis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one! Headlines: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data Mailbag: Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023 Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Crassidis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

A new NASA report titled "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating, Tracking, and Remediating Orbital Debris" compares the cost-effectiveness of several strategies that could reduce the risk of collisions between spacecraft, including the space station, and orbital debris. 

NASA has selected BAE Systems to develop a $450 million instrument for NOAA's GeoXO satellite program.  The US Space Systems Command has awarded Starfish Space a $37.5 million Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract. ESA's Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force says that the launch period and the first attempt for launch will happen within the first two weeks of July, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guests today are Brianna Bace and Unal Tatar PhD. You can connect with Brianna and Unal on LinkedIn, and read their article on "Law in Orbit: International Legal Perspectives on Cyberattacks Targeting Space Systems" on Science Direct. Selected Reading NASA Selects BAE Systems to Develop Ocean Color Instrument for NOAA Space Systems Command awards $37.5 million STRATFI contract to Starfish Space Inc. for Otter satellite augmented maneuver mission ESA - Ariane 6 joint update report, 21 May 2024 Russia fails in rival UN bid on nuclear, other weapons in space - Reuters NASA Study Provides New Look at Orbital Debris, Potential Solutions  NASA, Sierra Space Deliver Dream Chaser to Florida for Launch Preparation Sidus Space Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update China sends four high-resolution satellites into space - CGTN China unveils 1st radar network data for global space weather forecast - CGTN ASCEND Diverse Dozen Artemis Accords for sustainable space exploration - Canada welcomes partners from around the world T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA researchers are working on ways to fix aging satellites in space to extend their lives and reduce space debris.

“Learn to be a storyteller” is just one of the pieces of advice that the brilliant Dr. Bhavya Lal would give to her 24-year-old self. Dr. Lal and her analyses have been at the forefront of space policy for the past decade; she created and curated the role Associate Administrator for Tech, Policy, and Strategy at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); and she was the first woman in 60 years to hold the position of acting chief technologist for NASA. She spent years in the private sector leading strategy technology assessment for The Institute for Defense Analyses. She has four degrees--three of which are from MIT--and she was nominated and selected to become a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.   Join hosts Dee Martin and chair of Bracewell's technology section Constance Rhebergen as they speak with Dr. Lal about her amazing work with space initiatives, policy, and technology. They discuss the potential between international collaboration on Space IP, the Artemis program, and the efforts to explore space beyond our moon. Ever wonder about the increasing commercialization of space? Thinking about orbital debris? Curious about whether the plot of Gravity is more feasible that we thought? Then this episode is for you! Or, if you just really love golgappa, like our guest and hosts do, then this episode is really for you! Tune in now!

“What are you deeply inspired about, are you doing the research on it? Have you figured out who the players are in the current world who are talking about those things, discussing them, studying them, putting out reports on them?”In “Episode 57, How Space Debris Inspires My Current Novel” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist discusses one of the things that has been influencing her storytelling, space debris, or space junk, and explains what different countries are doing to combat and protect Earth's orbit. Beth also shares tips on how to start the research on the topics for your story.ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. Tips for fiction writers!This podcast is for you if you have questions like:How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?How do figure what's not working if my story feels flat?How do I make my story more interesting and alive?This podcast is for readers too if you're at all curious about the future of humanity.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCAMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

IDA Ideas host Rhett Moeller spoke to Assistant Director at IDA's Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) Asha Balakrishnan about the challenges orbital debris poses and how to respond to them in the policy arena. Transcript

When satellites run out of fuel, or just stop working, they are essentially orbiting around Earth “dead.”

Radiometric sensitivity and resolution of synthetic tracking imaging for orbital debris monitoring by Hasan Bahcivan et al. on Monday 21 November We consider sampling and detection strategies for solar illuminated space debris. We argue that the lowest detectable debris cross section may be reduced by 10-100x by analysis of phase-space-pixels rather than single frame data. The phase-space-pixel is a weighted stacking of pixels corresponding to a test debris trajectory within the very wide camera field-of-view (FOV). To isolate debris signals from background, exposure time is set to match the time it takes a debris to transit through the instantaneous field of view. Debris signatures are detected though a generalized Hough transform of the data cube. Radiometric analysis of line integrals shows that that sub-cm objects in Low Earth Orbit can be detected and assigned full orbital parameters by this approach arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2211.09789v1

Radiometric sensitivity and resolution of synthetic tracking imaging for orbital debris monitoring by Hasan Bahcivan et al. on Monday 21 November We consider sampling and detection strategies for solar illuminated space debris. We argue that the lowest detectable debris cross section may be reduced by 10-100x by analysis of phase-space-pixels rather than single frame data. The phase-space-pixel is a weighted stacking of pixels corresponding to a test debris trajectory within the very wide camera field-of-view (FOV). To isolate debris signals from background, exposure time is set to match the time it takes a debris to transit through the instantaneous field of view. Debris signatures are detected though a generalized Hough transform of the data cube. Radiometric analysis of line integrals shows that that sub-cm objects in Low Earth Orbit can be detected and assigned full orbital parameters by this approach arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2211.09789v1

Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Ph.D. is Assistant Director for Space Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy, at the White House (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/) where she focuses on determining civil and commercial space priorities for the President's science advisor, and her portfolio includes a wide range of disciplines including Orbital Debris, On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM), Earth Observations, Space Weather, and Planetary Protection. Previously, Dr. Uzo-Okoro built and managed over 60 spacecraft missions and programs in 17 years at NASA, in roles as an engineer, technical expert, manager and executive, in earth observations, planetary science, heliophysics, astrophysics, human exploration, and space communications, which represented $9.2B in total program value. Her last role was as a NASA Heliophysics program executive. Dr. Uzo-Okoro has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and three masters degrees in Space Systems, Space Robotics, and Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University (APL), MIT (the Media Lab), and Harvard University, and a PhD in Space Systems from MIT, on the robotic assembly of satellites. During her career, Dr. Uzo-Okoro also founded Terraformers.com to help grow affordable food through productive and networked backyard gardens, as a precursor to growing food in space. Her immigration story is profiled in President George W. Bush's book, 'Out of Many, One'.

Episode 43 of the Space Industry podcast is a discussion with Stefan Frey, Co-founder of satsearch member Vyoma, on space situational awareness (SSA). Vyoma is a space debris monitoring company, based in Germany, developing solutions designed to ensure safe passage through space. In the podcast we cover: An overview of the current space debris environment in LEO, MEO and GEO The pros and cons of space-based and ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) sensors and systems How fast and accurate satellite operator threat assessment notices can be How space assets can be maneuvered to avoid collisions SSA insights and recommendations for satellite developers, mission operators, and the insurance industry You can find out more aboutVyoma here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA] 

This NIAC concept uses an equatorial constellation of CubeSats to map small orbital debris by detecting changes in plasma density produced by the debris.

In this episode Maj Hedden sits down with Maj Edwin Kisiel to discuss his recent paper, Law as an Instrument to Solve the Orbital Debris Problem, which was published in the Environmental Law Journal in 2021. Maj Kisiel outlines the current environmental laws and the gaps created by the rapid development of space technology and its resulting debris.

Dr. Phillip Anz-Meador is the Jacobs Principal Scientist for Orbital Debris within the NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) at Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, and corporate subject matter expert on space debris and the space environment. Since joining the ODPO in 1985, Dr. Anz-Meador has initiated and led significant, fundamental efforts in space traffic and debris characterization, all aspects of modeling, radar and in situ measurements, mitigation, protection, and remediation. He is the recipient of the NASA Astronaut Corps' Silver Snoopy award.  He is a member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Committee on Space Debris. He succeeded Mr. Don Kessler as editor of the Springer journal Space Debris during its publication life, is the Technical Editor of the ODPO Orbital Debris Quarterly Newsletter (ODQN), and regularly contributes to the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the AMOS Technical Conference and other conferences and workshops.

S3E10 (100) FoZ II: Junky Moon Crew w/Orbital Debris The Junky Moon Crew brings one of the best ideas to Mothership: the hex-crawl that can be played as a campaign, broken apart to fill out your campaign, or used as multiple one-shots. Orbital Debris is everything you need it to be and more! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terryherc/orbital-debris-a-sci-fi-horror-hexcrawl-for-mothership-rpg If you want more info about Zine Month, follow this link: https://www.zinemonth.com/, but be careful. It's gonna cost you some money. To hear more about what we have going on, when we're going live, what cons we'll be attending, or just to hangout with some cool people like yourself (not us, our other fans)… join us on our Discord. Just click here: https://discord.gg/KAaWZbGmJK Social Links Discord Link: https://discord.gg/KAaWZbGmJK Geeks' Cant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekscant Zac Goins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xzacklee Troy Sandlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troysandlin Jon Christian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwarfpower This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Moriba Jah about the challenges of orbital debris as more and more satellites are launched into space. Moriba Jah is an associate professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin where he is the holder of the Mrs. Pearlie Dashiell Henderson Centennial Fellowship in Engineering. He recently joined Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's startup venture Privateer as Chief Scientific Advisor. The challenges of orbital debris can be daunting. According to an ESA document dated January 5th of this year, there are some 36,500 objects of 10 cm or larger currently in Earth orbit. And while the threat of collisions is real, Professor Jah says that is not the root of the problem. "We don't even have a census of this human-made or anthropogenic space object population. We can't measure the whole thing. There's a bunch of stuff that is untrackable ... there's like random bullets up there." Professor Jah says that the biggest challenge in understanding the population of orbital debris is a lack of shared data. To combat that problem, Professor Jah developed "Astriagraph", which is meant to be a multi-source, crowdsource database of space objects. Before we can address the problem, we have to know what's there. Professor Jah also talks about Privateer and its efforts to address the challenges of orbital debris. It's all on this edition of the Ex Terra Podcast. How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.

France and NATO have joined the United States in condemning Russia for conducting a missile test that blew up a defunct Russian satellite, creating a debris cloud that endangered the International Space Station (ISS) -- an accusation dismissed by the Kremlin. The anti-satellite missile test blew up a defunct Russian satellite on November 15, and generated more than 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital debris and will likely generate hundreds of thousands of smaller pieces, U.S. officials said. According to NASA, the debris forced the crew aboard the space station -- four Americans, a German, and two Russians -- to shelter into their docked spaceship capsules for two hours as a precaution to allow for a quick evacuation had it been necessary. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Matney and Jim Cooney describe the science of orbital debris and the details behind the shielding and avoidance maneuvers of the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 221.

Mark Matney and Jim Cooney describe the science of orbital debris and the details behind the shielding and avoidance maneuvers of the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 221.

Mark Matney and Jim Cooney describe the science of orbital debris and the details behind the shielding and avoidance maneuvers of the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 221.

Mark Matney and Jim Cooney describe the science of orbital debris and the details behind the shielding and avoidance maneuvers of the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 221.

IDA Ideas host Rhett Moeller speaks to Daniel Pechkis, Jason Sheldon, and  Stephen Ouellette about how they and others at IDA recommended an approach to improve predictions about the orbital debris environment using satellite movement data. Many of the discussion topics arose during the IDA Forum on Orbital Debris Risks and Challenges, held on October 8–9, 2020, which was attended by IDA researchers and decision makers from the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, Department of Commerce, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications Commission. Transcript and Notes

The Ascension Island telescope has a unique feature, a double horseshoe mount, designed to track fast moving objects, giving astronomers eyes on orbital debris.

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The problem of a runaway catastrophe in Low Earth Orbit looms ever larger and closer.

On this weeks episode of #todayinspace we were honored to talk with Luca Rossettini, the CEO and Founder of D-Orbit for a segment of People of Science. We discuss Luca’s STEM Origin story and talk about challenge of orbital debris as the future of space develops. D-Orbit is strategically positioned to help humanity create debris management solutions for satellites - enable us to create logistics needed to ensure safety and prevent collisions that could inevitably ruin everyone’s access to space. Orbital Debris is everyone’s problem, especially the people who launch satellites into space, and D-Orbit is there to innovate and provide solutions to the explosive LEO and GEO markets around Earth...and if needed - the Moon and more! Enjoy our discussion of all things space, the the growing challenge of orbital debris logistics, and the incredible things yet to come for our near future in space! Learn more about D-Orbit by going to https://www.dorbit.space Follow us on social: - @todayinspacepod on instragram & twitter - @todayinspace on TikTok - /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook How to Support the podcast: Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com Donate at todayinspace.net Follow us on social media @todayinspacepod (Instagram & Twitter) @todayinspace (TikTok) /TodayInSpacePodcast (Facebook) Share the podcast with friends & family! https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/ https://www.nasa.gov/gateway https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/1383111960984649731 https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nac-charts-hls-overview-may-2020-heoc.pdf 00:11 - Introduction 00:56 - Luca intro 01:00 Luca's STEM origin story 03:22 Origin of D-Orbit / Space Logistics 05:43 Safety & Logistics matter after COVID - 6500 Satellites to 23,000 in the next 5-10 years / NASA, Planet Labs, Business, & New Space 09:32 How did you create this culture of new space and old space at D-Orbit? / Satellites are becoming commodities with software & technology 13:39 New Space is Global - NASA is enabling space world wide 16:47 What can D-Orbit do for the future of the space industry? Enabling companies to use satellites faster and launch where-ever they need. Getting to space is better with d-orbit 23:02 Dealing with Orbital Logistics, SpaceX triples the amount of satellites in the next 5-10 years, whose problem is orbital avoidance? 27:00 satellite de-orbiting options 30:00 The costs of having a satellite in orbit 32:00 The Economics of Science 36:00 What solutions are D-Orbit offering the satellite space industry? Space Debris / Active Debris Removal / Market in GEO & LEO Luca Rossettini should be an Astronaut - why D-Orbit exists 41:30 The Aerospace Career - The Gauntlet 43:10 Diversity in experience and thinking in the space industry 44:00 What are you excited about & final thoughts / Space is for everyone / why spend money on earth / enabling the human expansion in sustainable space / want to work at d-orbit? Join the space industry! / Space Law / Space Jobs available D-Orbit - Apply today! 48:00 Engineers and scientists aren't always communicators / communication is important in stem

It’s unlikely that any of us will be hit by space junk here on earth but collisions in space are a real threat to the satellite systems we all take for granted. How did space become so polluted and what is being done to manage orbital debris?

With more than seven thousand metric tons and millions of individual pieces of space junk orbiting Earth, tracking the debris is essential.

IDA Ideas host Rhett Moeller spoke to IDA President Norton Schwartz, Joel Williamsen of the IDA Systems and Analyses Center’s Operational Evaluation Division, and James Heagy of the IDA Systems and Analyses Center’s Science and Technology Division about the threat of orbital debris and kinetic anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons to the economic and military value of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), especially satellite constellations. Many of the comments in this podcast arose during the IDA Forum on Orbital Debris Risks and Challenges, held on October 8–9, 2020, and attended by IDA researchers and decision makers from the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force, Department of Commerce, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration, and Federal Communications Commission. IDA has supported nearly 20 years of sponsored and independent research into the effects of orbital debris and ASAT weapons on satellite systems. This research has intensified in recent years due to the phenomenal growth in satellite constellations in LEO, and the DoD’s expected use of such constellations for national defense. Much of IDA’s work has centered on predicting the effect of orbital debris on spacecraft mission loss, both in the short term from collateral damage due to satellite collisions or ASAT tests and in the long term as the background orbital debris population continues to grow. This growth has led to what many researchers believe to be the beginning stages of a Kessler Syndrome, named after the original NASA researcher who predicted the onset of a self-sustaining debris growth environment as existing debris hits operating and nonoperating satellites, creating more debris. Such a debris environment increases the risk of losing reliable and safe access to affected regions of space. Transcript and Notes

In this week's episode we discuss the success of the record breaking launch of Transporter-1 by SpaceX that successfully deployed 143 satellites into orbit in the same launch. We also share some stats on this mission to give it some more context Then we discuss the Balance of the space industry and ask whether or not Space is ready for all these emerging launches of cubesats & satellites, considering last year was a record year for satellite launches. Don't we already have too much orbital debris around Earth? Isn't there too much risk already? I share some research on that topic, a brief history of space progress since the 1970's, and my thoughts on why we need to focus on the problem at hand and not get overwhelmed by our emotions. Which of course, is a good chance for me to compare this orbital problem to my first dentist appointment since I quit smoking cigarettes.  Be well! Good luck SpaceX Starship team on getting SN9 hopping down in Boca Chica, Texas! https://web.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-031212-121649/unrestricted/Mechanical,_Power,_and_Thermal_Subsystem_Design_for_a_CubeSat.pdf https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/08/spacex-enters-competition-for-smallsat-launch-contracts-with-a-low-low-price/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.floridatoday.com/amp/6693097002 https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/horizon-flight/ https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/mars-cube-one/in-depth/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/01/24/spacex-launches-record-setting-rideshare-mission-with-143-small-satellites/

We speak with Daniel Ceperley, CEO and Co-Founder of LeoLabs Space about the growing issue of space debris. Orbital debris is a serious issue that will only get worse, but dealing with it is as much an opportunity as a challenge. Daniel explains his goal to track the 12,000 known debris objects low earth orbit by building set of advanced radars and we discuss the possibility of long-term solutions to collision avoidance. Is there a future where satellites use radar to detect other objects and avoid collision? Listen to this episode of Constellations to learn how today’s visionaries, such as Daniel Ceperley of LeoLabs, are making space safer for the rest of us.

On May 13, the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution hosted Jer Chyi Liou, chief scientist for orbital debris at NASA, and Victoria Samson, Washington office director at Secure World Foundation to discuss these issues. Senior Fellow Frank A. Rose moderated the discussion. https://www.brookings.edu/events/webinar-space-junk-addressing-the-orbital-debris-challenge/ Subscribe to Brookings Events on iTunes, send feedback email to events@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website. Brookings Events is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

Ana Guzman, ideaXme space ambassador, interviews Charity Weeden, Vice President of Global Space Policy at Astroscale. Ana Guzman Comments In my next interview for ideaXme, I was able to chat with Charity Weeden, Vice President of Global Space Policy at Astroscale. We talked about space policy and mitigation practices to alleviate the current situation of space debris, and methods of prevention to ensure spaceflight safety in the future. Space Debris 2020 is set to have the busiest launch schedule yet in aerospace history. With every launch and payload delivery, some rocket parts may linger in lower Earth orbit for long periods of time. There are also many decommissioned satellites that are no longer in use stationed in geosynchronous orbit. These lingering remains are referred to as space debris or space junk. After decades of launches, payload deliveries and space travel, it is starting to get a little cluttered. Astroscale Astroscale is proposing to aid in the removal of orbital debris by providing Active Debris Removal and End of Life services. Their mission is to “Secure long-term spaceflight safety and orbital sustainability for the benefit of future generations.” They are providing a technical solution at the same time as helping to define a business case for this service. They are also working with national space agencies, international institutions, non-profit organizations, insurance companies and satellite operators to develop norms, regulations and incentives that contribute to a responsible use of space. Astroscale has offices in Japan, United Kingdom, United States and Singapore. Charity Weeden Charity has a rich experience in aerospace operations, advocacy, and diplomacy. She is a 23-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In the interview, you’ll hear her talk about the amazing experience of working for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) inside Cheyenne Mountain in the state of Colorado in the United States. During her time with the military and working at NORAD, she served as part of a team in charge of monitoring space debris. She has also served as Senior Director of Policy at the Satellite Industry Association, and has formed a consulting business to support the space industry. I hope you enjoy this informative and interesting interview. Here are some links where you will find information pertaining to topics discussed in our conversation: Charity’s most recent blog: https://astroscale.com/moving-the-spa... NASA Orbital Debris Program Office: https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov Fellowship where she mentors: http://www.brookeowensfellowship.org Facebook: @Astroscale Twitter: @astroscale_ (main account) (they also have @astroscale_JP in Japan and @astroscale_US for the US) Instagram: @astroscale Credits: Ana Guzman interview text and audio. Ana comes to ideaXme with nine years experience working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center serving different roles in their communications and multimedia teams. As part of the ideaXme team, she wishes to continue working in outreach and educating the public on different topics regarding all things space. Ana is currently working as a freelancer providing affordable video production and social media marketing services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Houston area. She also provides imagery research, organization and curating services assisting retired NASA personnel in preparing speech presentations and publications. If you liked this interview, be sure to check out ourinterview with the lead engineer at NASA's Virtual Reality Lab! Follow ideaXme on Twitter:@ideaxm On Instagram:@ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including on iTunes,SoundCloud,Radio Public,TuneIn Radio,I Heart Radio, YouTube,Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

A fleet of small satellites, equipped with sensors could enable real-time mitigation of collisions with orbital debris.

I'm at the 35th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this week. Here's the first of numerous episodes from my time here. Chris Blackerby works for Astroscale, a company that's working to "address the growing amount of debris polluting space." In this episode, Chris shares a bit about his background, expands on Astroscale's mission, and gives a presentation at one of the tech tracks here at the Symposium. Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :) Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day. Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or john@thespaceshot.com and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix) Episode Links: Astroscale- creating a solution for orbital sustainability (https://astroscale.com/). Astroscale's website has some compelling content that details the problem of orbital debris. Check it out!

Small orbital debris poses a threat to spacecraft. Significant damage to two space shuttle windshields was caused by debris no larger than a fleck of paint.

The NASA/Air Force Research Laboratory on Ascension Island now houses a telescope with a very special mission – to track fast moving orbital space debris and predict the risk it poses to spacecraft, Earth, and the International Space Station.

Today, Feb. 28, we feature two interviews. Fukashima Cleanup (start at 7:23).  A daunting and ongoing cleanup task is that of removing radioactively contaminated material from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The plant suffered a meltdown in the wake of a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. The tsunami swallowed whole towns and killed more than 20,000 people. How On Earth Executive Producer Shelley Schlender interviews Steve Rima, vice president of Radiological Services and Engineering at AMEC, in Grand Junction, Colorado.  AMEC is assisting with radiation cleanup in the 500-square-mile Fukushima evacuation area. (Scroll down to previous post to hear extended version of the interview.) Space Debris (start at 14:10). You thought cleaning your room was a chore. Imagine the problem if your room was the size of, say, the space around Earth where real, full-sized rockets and satellites are in orbit.  Who is going to clean all that up?  Or is it even a problem?  How On Earth cohost Joel Parker interviews Dr. Darren McKnight about this issue of “space junk” or “space debris.”  Dr. McKnight is the technical director at Integrity Applications Incorporated. He has served on the National Research Council’s Committee on NASA’s Orbital Debris and Micrometeoroid Program, and is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics. He is coauthor of the book “Artificial Space Debris.” Hosts: Susan Moran, Joel Parker Producer: Susan Moran Engineer: Jim Pullen Headline contributor: Breanna Draxler Executive Producer: Shelley Schlender Listen to the show:

Orbital debris within 250 meters of the International Space station is a warning to clean up the neighborhood before a tragic impact. John Matson reports

-In this episode: End of Chapter I. Orbital Debris. Begin Chapter II. The Persistence of Memory. With no doubt now as to the nature of the cylinders in their sector, Michi and Jeanette scramble to fulfill their duties, while also tracking Van's progress toward their s