Company: Plextek Services
LinkedIn Post Text: With the number of satellites expected to rise from 12,000 to 60,000 by 2030, largely due to companies like SpaceX’s Starlink, scientists are now testing a new ultra-black paint called Vantablack 310 in an effort to reduce light pollution caused by the growing “motorway of satellites” in Earth’s orbit.As orbital congestion worsens, both visual interference and physical debris present serious threats to space operations and scientific research.Richard Jacklin Space & Satellite Commercial Lead at Plextek says, “An integrated mmWave radar system offers agencies the unique opportunity to detect sub-millimetre debris, marking a breakthrough in monitoring even the smallest fragments. What makes this unique is that, unlike traditional methods, mmWave systems offer high-frequency, non-impact sensing as a compact satellite payload.”Addressing these parallel challenges, from optical contamination to collision risk, will require a broad, coordinated approach to ensure sustaina
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