Low Earth Orbit Can Be Made Safer, But Cost Remains Unclear

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Astroscale inspects a spent rocket upper stage
Credit: Astroscale
Will it take a collision or two to make cleaning up space a priority for government and industry? Several approaches to debris mitigation are making progress, and the debate is shifting from technical feasibility to economic viability—arguably a greater challenge. Space situational awareness (SSA)...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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