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Planetary defence is a key part of space sustainability and protection. In this article Edward Baker, Planetary Defence Lead at the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), explains its importance and the UK’s role in global efforts to protect Earth.
A fiery end to ESA's Cluster satellite Salsa
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Earlier this month ESA’s satellite ‘Salsa’ landed in the South Pacific. Learn more about how NSpOC tracks re-entries from space using Salsa as a case study.
The Monitor Space Hazards platform, with Manoeuvre Trade Space Plots, helps operators avoid collisions by visualising manoeuvre options available to them.
Information on how the The Met Office delivers space weather services.
This report was issued in January 2025 and covers the time period 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2024 inclusive.
This report was issued in December 2024 and covers the time period 1 November 2024 to 30 November 2024 inclusive.
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