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European officials are moving forward with a comprehensive Space Act to regulate orbital activities, aiming to enhance safety and competitiveness despite industry concerns over potential overreach.
A private company will launch a robotic mission in 2026 to save NASA's aging Swift Observatory, which is falling out of orbit and faces destruction by late 2026.
A new composite material called Space Armor can protect spacecraft from orbital debris without blocking communication signals or creating more space junk.
As low-Earth orbit becomes increasingly crowded with commercial satellites, the risk of uncontrolled space debris falling to Earth is growing, highlighting outdated international regulations.
Leonardo has launched development projects with startups Adaptronics and Fluid Wire Robotics to create advanced robotic systems for in-orbit servicing and debris management.
