Advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) company Blueshift (Spencer, Mass., U.S.) has uncovered a heightened risk of collision from falling space debris as a result of a decade-long growth in satellite launches, which has intensified the demand for improved safety, reduced weight and enhanced resilience in rocket and satellite design. Analyzing global space debris trends within orbital surveillance records from the U.S. Department of Defense, specifically surging payload data over the last decade, Blueshift has identified a correlation with increased payloads to the latest debris data.
