ESA Bets On Automation, Coordination To Avoid Space Debris

Artist's concept of space debris removal.
Credit: Joseph Hidalgo-The Aerospace Corporation
LYON, France–Confronted with the seemingly ever-worsening issue of space debris, European Space Agency (ESA) experts expect automation to help with collision avoidance maneuvers, along with better coordination between satellite operators. As the number of active spacecraft and pieces of debris...

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