The threat to our use of space has been spoken about, at length, for many years. Space debris, collision and crowding clearly must be managed effectively to maintain a safe and operationally viable working space. Most space users agree that Space Traffic Coordination...

In this statistical study conducted by Dan Oltrogge (SDC Project Manager), Pascal Wauthier (SDA Chairman) et al, historical data collected by SDC and SOCRATES were analyzed to characterize increases in the rate of close approaches in LEO. While the SDC and SOCRATES...

We recently held a Flight Dynamics meeting for our members. As an operational group, it is very important for us to discuss with the flight dynamics teams, giving us the opportunity to exchange ideas and keep members updated about SDC operations and future plans.  The...

After an unpredictable year, 2021 saw a welcome return to some routine within the satcom industry with launches continuing and ongoing discussions surrounding Space Traffic Management. We have also seen a significant amount of transformation in the last 12 months:...

SDA Standard Member Director, Erika Rossetto of Embratel, recently talked about space safety at the Latin American Satellite Conference.  Here she outlines why it is important and what challenges remain. Since the beginning of commercial satellite operations, the...

For the next instalment of our Director Q&A, we speak with Toby Nassif of Viasat. Toby recently re-joined the SDA’s board of directors, on which he last served between 2009 & 2012.  Who do you work for and what’s your role within the company? I work for...