Media contributions
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Title Earth-observation missions redesigned to cut risk of space junk strikes Media name/outlet The Institution of Engineering and Technology Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 17/02/26 Description This article discusses research from the University of Manchester that introduces a method to model Earth observation satellite missions in ways that reduce the risk of collisions with space debris in an increasingly crowded orbit. It highlights concerns that the rapid growth in satellite numbers, driven by the need to monitor climate change and other global challenges, could threaten the long term sustainability of the space environment if mission planning does not account for rising collision risks. URL https://engx.theiet.org/b/articles/posts/earth-observation-missions-redesigned-to-cut-risk-of-space-junk-strikes Persons John Mackintosh