Space Situational Awareness
companySpace Situational Awareness involves tracking space objects and their operational environment to enhance safety in space.
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) encompasses the knowledge and practice of monitoring space objects to predict conjunctions and warn operators of potential collisions. Companies like Omitron provide technical expertise in astrodynamics and support various government agencies, including the Air Force and NASA, in critical SSA programs. The field is essential for ensuring safe operations in increasingly crowded orbital environments.
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SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Gen. Michel Friedling, Look Up Space
Look Up co-founder Maj. Gen. Michel Friedling emphasized Europe's reliance on commercial space situational awareness during his tenure at France's Commandement de l’Espace. The company raised €50 million in June 2025 for its global radar network, enhancing surveillance capabilities. A partnership with Tahiti Nui Telecom will install radars in French Polynesia, operational by September 2026.
MDA Space announces “MDA MIDNIGHT” space control platform for the defence market
MDA Space unveiled MDA MIDNIGHT, a space control platform tailored for defense organizations, at the 41st Space Symposium. This platform aims to enhance the protection of critical assets within the space domain, addressing growing security concerns. The initiative reflects MDA's commitment to advancing capabilities in space situational awareness and defense technology for governmental clients.