International Space Agency (ISA)的动态

Interesting proposal here in a SpaceNews op-ed, seeking not to ditch the 450-ton International Space Station in the Pacific after 2030. I agree that it's a terrible waste: I'd have liked to see ISS used as a lab to analyse the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's potentially biohazardous Mars samples, safely offplanet. Such a shame that can't happen if this deorbiting plan goes ahead. One suggestion from Rick Tumlinson in Space News is that ISS could be moved to a high Mid Earth Orbit as an orbital heritage centre, preserving one of humanity's "greatest achievements" from the "space bulldozer". NASA says it had actually considered something like that: In its Deorbit Vehicle proposer's day materials, the space agency said (see the slide I've posted in the comments) it did check out the idea of moving ISS to a 40,000km parking orbit just beyond GEO, but found it would need 900,000 kg of extra propellant sent up to make it happen. Depending on the vehicle, that's the capacity of between 150 and 250 ISS cargo freighters (presumably Cygnus at the low end and Dragon at the high end?). Whatever, here's hoping one of the emerging commercial space firms will make the space station partners - NASA, JAXA, ESA, Roscosmos and the CSA - an offer they can't refuse for the ISS. As Mr Tumlinson says, deorbiting ISS would "be the worst public relations disaster" in NASA's history.

Really interesting stuff for those who are interested in Decoloniality and Territoriality of space.

?? New rules are clearly needed for the space race to be run in a way which harnesses the best of humankind rather than threatens (potentially) its existence: https://bit.ly/3Ur66uJ In this month's Interface we look at the current legal framework and at what might replace it, consider some of the key concerns relating to space exploration from sustainability to militarisation and more. #SpaceLaw #OuterSpaceTreaty #SpaceRace

"From the depths of the sea to the vastness of space." ???? As a Portuguese working at ESA and passionate about science, I had the privilege of helping bring the Subsea project to life—a collaboration between the European Space Agency, the Portuguese Space Agency, and the Portuguese Navy. By studying human performance and health in submarines—isolated, confined, and challenging environments - ESA is preparing for long-duration space missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond ?????. This journey has been incredibly special to me, marking just the beginning of a strong collaboration, beautifully depicted in this short movie. I’m thrilled to share it with all of you! ?? I hope it inspires you as much as it has inspired me. European Space Agency - ESA Dr. Judith-Irina Buchheim Pedro Marques-Quinteiro Portuguese Navy Joan Alabart Llinàs Angelique Van Ombergen Agência Espacial Portuguesa Catarina Fradique #Science #SpaceExploration #ESA #PortugueseNavy #HumanResearch #PTSpace #Submarines

When you find yourself staring into space (3pm unless I've had an afternoon coffee), launch this post and (o)zone out reading our out-of-this-world series of SPACE LAW articles! We talk about space with gravity AND gravitas! Don't be alienated, our articles are really interesting! (What other space puns should I have included? Please give me your best astronaut references in the comments!) #spacelaw

The global space sector?is forecast?to be worth c. USD 1.1 trillion by 2030. ?? ???? ?? We discuss the hot topics in the sector, including, the inadequacies of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) and why an international consensus is needed, outlooks for M&A and investment, issues around the militarisation of space, managing space debris and space risk cover in the insurance market. Do get in touch. James Homan Nick Storrs Edward Spencer Timo Stellpflug

Q: What could lawyers possibly have to talk about when it comes to space? A: Quite a lot actually. From the Outer Space Treaty through militarisation and the problem of space debris through to insurance and the future of investment we've got you covered in the latest edition of Interface.

It has been at least a month since we've talked HALO! Check out our newest fact sheet on the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture's (#PWSA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (HALO) vendor pool. SDA's factsheets can be found on our Resources page here: https://lnkd.in/ggX8D7HP #SemperCitius #Defense #Industry #Defense

During the Strategic Forum on Space Operations and Services, Catherine KAVVADA pointed out some of the successes of the outgoing Commission. 1?Existing EU flagship projects - Copernicus and Galileo have been consolidated ?? 2? Preparing the deployment of the third EU constellation #IRIS2 3? The walls between space and defence industries have started to fall. 4? Our approach to Access to Space has been redefined. To learn more about other efforts that the EU has been making in the context of #EUSpaceResearch ?? watch the video below ??