Trash in Space: A Growing Problem & the Need for Standards
In recent years, the issue of trash in space—also known as orbital debris or space junk—has become a growing concern for scientists, engineers, and policymakers…
AIAA S-122-2007: Electrical Power Systems for Spacecraft
There are currently 11,833 active satellites orbiting Earth. These satellites are used for various purposes, including communication, navigation, weather forecasting/observation, scientific research, and Earth observation. AIAA…
Space Debris – The Problem of Orbital Trash
A limited number of objects orbit Earth. Most eminently, there’s the moon, likely formed billions of years ago when Theia, a Mars-sized body, collided with…