Space now has 10,000+ inactive satellites it seems and routine debris threats are facing active satellites.
Wonder if this situation will head that same way climate change related conversations are with global policymakers fiddling around but not really achieving anything substantial.
Interesting to see commercial companies trying to both track and clean up debris. However, can they really sustain without governments acting as customers and also coming to consensus on any cleanup/debris laws.
The problem is how do you do that when 20 companies are flying the same type of satellites and are fighting for customers with almost similar capabilities. If it was a question of science or governmental cooperation, such agreements may be easier.
GPS receivers are ubiquitous in many ground-based applications, from large-scale industrial transport navigation systems to fitness trackers and smartphones. However, using GPS receivers in space is a much more challenging task compared to normal terrestrial use. Here is an overview of some of them that work in space!
This is only the list of satellite manufacturers. We also have companies like Planet, Spire, etc., who are service providers who also produce their own satellites.
Begs to ask the question, if we are in a massive bubble or if space is going to be a highway with a lot of traffic!