Space Sustainability

Space Debris Cleanup: Why Earth’s Orbit Needs Urgent Rescue

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Every country that launches satellites has a role in space debris cleanup. Whether through government funding, private-public partnerships, or international treaties, action is needed on all fronts.

Introduction At first glance, the night sky appears calm and silent. But far above us, a growing crisis is unfolding — Earth’s orbit is becoming a cluttered graveyard of defunct satellites, rocket fragments, and metallic scraps. A 2024 report by the European Space Agency (ESA) delivers a dire warning: we’re rapidly approaching a tipping point … Read more

ISRO’s Record-Breaking PSLV-C37: How Its Upper Stage Re-Entry is Paving the Way for a Cleaner Space Future

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PSLV-C37 launched 104 satellites in a single mission, breaking the previous world record for the most satellites launched in a single flight.

Introduction Mission Overview: PSLV-C37’s Record-Breaking Launch Orbital Details and the Role of the Upper Stage The Re-Entry Process: A Step Toward Space Sustainability Compliance with International Space Debris Guidelines ISRO’s Future Initiatives: Toward a Debris-Free Space Mission Controlled Re-Entry Plans for Future Missions PSLV-C37: A Landmark Mission in ISRO’s History Looking Ahead: The Future of … Read more