Ballasalla, Isle of Man and Milan, Italy, 18th August 2016 \u2013 D-Orbit, the Italian company active in the space industry, is the latest company to join the Space Data Association (SDA).<\/p>\n
The SDA is an international non-profit association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of space environment and RF spectrum data. It offers its members direct and technical support for operations, as well as an operational data exchange to help ensure the safety of operations. Its membership is comprised of many of the world\u2019s major satellite communications companies.<\/p>\n
D-Orbit is redefining how satellites and other space vehicles are transported, commissioned, serviced, and decommissioned. It develops state-of-the-art technology to be integrated on satellites and launches stages to streamline the initial and final phase of a space mission. D-Orbit will contribute additional expertise on debris mitigation.<\/p>\n
“The SDA is a crucial resource for sharing data and best practices across the industry to ensure a better space environment,\u201d commented Luca Rossettini, D-Orbit CEO. \u201cWe are pleased to be joining the SDA to favour knowledge of effective debris mitigation solutions and innovative operational approaches that should benefit the entire market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mark Rawlins, Chairman, the Space Data Association, said: \u201cWe are pleased to welcome D-Orbit as the latest member of the SDA. To make data provision all the more accurate, it is extremely valuable to have as much participation as possible, and from a wide cross-section of the industry. I have no doubt that D-Orbit will be a great asset to our organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Members of the SDA receive reliable and immediate access to information that improves operations for conjunction assessment, RF interference, and geolocation support.<\/p>\n
For further information about the SDA or to join, please visit http:\/\/www.space-data.org.<\/p>\n
About the SDA
\nThe Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment and the RF spectrum. It maintains the Space Data Center, a database of high-accuracy orbital information, which is operated by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) of Exton, PA. Established in the Isle of Man the SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Its membership comprises many of the world\u2019s major satellite communications companies Membership information can be found at www.space-data.org.<\/p>\n
Media Contact
\nHelen Weedon
\nRadical Moves PR
\nhelen@radicalmovespr.co.uk
\n+44 1570 434632<\/p>\n
About D-Orbit
\nD-Orbit is an aerospace company specialized in commissioning and decommissioning solutions for spacecraft of all sizes. The flagship product is D-Orbit Decommissioning Device (D3), a solid propulsion system to be installed on spacecraft before launch, which removes them safely and effectively from orbit at the end of the mission.
\nContacts
\npress@deorbitaldevices.com
\nD-Orbit Via Madonna del Piano, 6 | Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
\n+39 055 457 4666<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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