Orbital Debris

Secure World Foundation Receives United Nations Permanent Observer Status (Newswise)

8 Jul 2008

The Secure World Foundation (SWF) has received Permanent Observer status within the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. This status will further SWF objectives dedicated to maintaining the secure and sustainable use of space for the benefit of Earth and all its peoples.

Neither Rain Nor Sleet Will Stop NASA's Ares Rockets (PhysOrg)

3 Jul 2008

Barry Roberts wants to help build a better rocket…one that can fly despite record low temperatures, one that hail and rain can`t stop.

China's Shot Heard Around The Galaxy (SpaceDaily)

3 Jul 2008

by Staff Writers Washington DC (SPX) Jul 03, 2008 China's counterspace program - punctuated by the January 2007 successful test of a direct-ascent anti-satellite weapon - poses dangers to human space flight and puts at risk the assets of all space faring nations. --U .S. Department of Defense.