Space Traffic Management A Space Traffic Management system ● is a concept similar to Air Traffic Control, but for satellites rather than planes. ● would aim to set up legal and 31 ways of improving safety. ● does not actually exist at present. Problems in developing effective Space Traffic Management ● Satellites are now quite 32 and therefore more widespread (e.g. there are constellations made up of 33 of satellites). ● At present, satellites are not required to transmit information to help with their 34 . ● There are few systems for 35 satellites. ● Small pieces of debris may be difficult to identify. ● Operators may be unwilling to share details of satellites used for 36 or commercial reasons. ● It may be hard to collect details of the object’s 37 at a given time. ● Scientists can only make a 38 about where the satellite will go. Solutions ● Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information. ● The information should be combined in one 39 . ● A coordinated system must be designed to create 40 in its users. |