Responsible Space

A Note from the Chairman
“On my tombstone, it should
say 'Connected the world,'
not 'Created orbital debris'.”
– Greg Wyler
A powerful design and engineering innovation
Responsible Space FAQ
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ORGANISATIONS
@Secure World Foundation (Brian Weeden)
@WEF (Nikolai Khlystov)
@Union of Concerned Scientists
@Space Data Association
@American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
@International Astronautical Federation
@Satellite Industry Association
@Global VSAT Forum
@Mobile Satellite Users Assoc.
@International Organization for Standardization
Useful Links
Fast Forward
OneWeb wants to blanket the planet in high-speed satellite broadband
OneWeb is talking a big game in satellite-delivered internet access—almost the size of this planet, to be more precise. “Wherever you are, we’ll cover you,” CEO Adrián Steckel at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon on Tuesday.
Read MoreBreaking Defense
New Space Debris Rules Stalled By Year-Long Interagency Spat
A US interagency working group has spent more than a year trying to hammer out rules governing how long should dead satellites remain in space. Why does this matter?
Read MoreSpaceNews
Can satellite megaconstellations be responsible users of space?
ONEWEB'S VISION OF "RESPONSIBLE SPACE"
One megaconstellation company is trying to address the criticism regarding such systems by explaining how it intends to safely operate in space, setting a standard it hopes others in the industry will follow.
Read MoreViaSatellite
Keeping Space Tidy: Industry Steps Up Junk Management Efforts
The number of satellites in orbit is expected to rise considerably in the upcoming decade. More satellites mean more debris and that means a greater risk of collisions. The space industry is therefore looking for ways to safeguard space operations for years to come.
Read MoreCNN
Space needs to be regulated before humans ruin it
"We need global cooperation and regulation to ensure space safety. To avoid collisions, new constellations shouldn't be allowed to physically overlap existing constellations. There must also be minimum quality requirements." CNN International interviews OneWeb founder Greg Wyler
Read MoreTelecom World
Bridging the Digital Divide: Regulatory Best Practices and Interorganizational Collaboration to Connect the World
Innovation and progress are not possible without collaboration. For new regulatory practices to have the greatest impact these efforts will have to leverage the combined strength of industry, policy-makers, and regulators. By Ruth Pritchard-Kelly, Vice President of Regulatory at OneWeb
Read MoreSpaceNews
Responsible satellite operations in the era of large constellations
Just like no-impact camping, satellite operators should bring their trash home
The Economist
Satellites may connect the entire world to the internet
A worldwide web in space
Read MoreSpaceNews
Will megaconstellations cause a dangerous spike in orbital debris?
Megaconstellation developers planning to spend billions of dollars to build, launch and operate satellites generally support tighter rules on debris mitigation. OneWeb, for example, has announced plans to deorbit spent satellites within five years.
Read MoreVia Satellite
Greg Wyler, The Definitive 2018 Interview
His latest brainchild, OneWeb, continues to be one of the most talked about, and even one of the most polarizing, companies in the sector
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