#NewSpace

The 25-Year Deorbit Rule: Why the Main Space Debris Standard Is Failing

The 25-year post-mission deorbit guideline was adopted in 2002 to control debris growth in LEO. Historical compliance has been ~50%. Mega-constellations of thousands of satellites have made the rule's underlying assumptions obsolete — and regulators are responding.

The Launch Market in 2026: Who's Winning, Who's Surviving, and What Comes Next

After a decade of disruption, the global launch market has consolidated around a handful of serious players. Here's where the competitive landscape actually stands today.

Green Propellant vs Hydrazine: How Arkadia Space's In-Orbit Test Changes Satellite Propulsion

Arkadia Space's in-orbit green propellant test validates a non-toxic hydrazine replacement for small satellites. Here's how high-performance green propellants compare to hydrazine — and why the industry is finally switching.