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I am thrilled to share that my TEDxToronto talk on space debris has been selected by TED for posting on TED.com. Our lives depend on a world we can’t see: the satellite infrastructure we use every day for information, entertainment, communication and so much more. But Earth orbit is not a limitless resource, and the problem of space debris will get worse without a significant change to our behavior. Natalie Panek challenges… Read More
Robotic maintenance and repair could extend the lives of hundreds of satellites orbiting Earth. Check out this interview with the Huffington Post on the topic of robotic orbital tow trucks and why it is so critical! Satellite servicing programs are incredibly important in a long-term solution to space debris. Satellite servicing has to become a normal aspect of our space infrastructure once we overcome near-term challenges like regulations and policy, in addition… Read More
I recently had the honor of speaking at TEDxToronto 2015 at the Royal Conservatory of Music. After many months of brainstorming, writing, and rehearsing, we settled on a topic that I am very passionate about: sustainable exploration and satellite servicing. While I have spoken often on the topics of space junk and orbital debris, this was my first public platform to merge my love for the outdoors and my love for space… Read More
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