Testimony of Kevin O’Connell on Space Situational Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Orbital Debris
Author
Kevin O’Connell
Excerpt
In short, the space economy is accelerating and diversifying. Technological breakthroughs in space-based communications are allowing competition with terrestrial fiber and facilitating competitive telephone and internet service where no fiber exists. Artificial intelligence is transforming a crush of satellite imagery data into useful economic information. More accessible and lower-cost launch opportunities combined with small satellite developments are allowing entrepreneurs to try new ideas and adapt them to quickly bring to market. An imminent wave of in-space servicing activities – inspection, refueling, and repair – will further improve the economics of space activities.
Excerpt
In short, the space economy is accelerating and diversifying. Technological breakthroughs in space-based communications are allowing competition with terrestrial fiber and facilitating competitive telephone and internet service where no fiber exists. Artificial intelligence is transforming a crush of satellite imagery data into useful economic information. More accessible and lower-cost launch opportunities combined with small satellite developments are allowing entrepreneurs to try new ideas and adapt them to quickly bring to market. An imminent wave of in-space servicing activities – inspection, refueling, and repair – will further improve the economics of space activities.
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