Kessler

Kessler Aerospace works on satellite collision avoidance. The site says the aim is to build a fast capability to prevent predictable collisions between uncontrolled orbiting objects. The site gives an address in El Segundo, California. The company says its mission is to protect Earth's orbital environment.

The site describes a three step process. Step one is tracking and prediction coordination. Collision predictions get better as tracking improves and as the space situational awareness community works together. The site says predictions use close coordination with global radar networks.

Step two is verification, planning, approval, coordination and launch. When a collision is likely, models are updated and tracked while planning and approval take place. Procedures are rehearsed before final vehicle checks. The site says regulatory coordination will allow standby flight from agile launch providers.

Step three is rendezvous, proximity operations, docking and maneuvering. A specialized payload docks with a derelict object. Thrusters then push the object in a set direction to make sure it misses. Depending on the mission, the object is moved to atmospheric or orbital disposal. The site says this stops thousands of smaller, damaging particles.

The site presents the work as a shared effort between countries and groups. It says the work needs global coordination. It asks visitors to join the mission. The site has a mission page, an FAQ page, a Why page, and a contact page for feedback.

The site has a newsletter sign up for news and events. It says the sign up is only used to send news and event updates. The site's header carries the name Donald J. Kessler.