NorthStar space infrastructure. Photo: SES

SES and NorthStar Earth & Space have signed an agreement to collaborate on the implementation of next-generation commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services. The deal was announced June 26. The deal follows on from an agreement last year between the two companies to collaborate and for both to contribute towards a more sustainable space environment. The aim is to significantly increase the precision of resident space object (RSO) tracking to enhance the safety and sustainability of operations in space.

The two companies aim to leverage their complementary expertise, advanced technologies, and comprehensive satellite networks to bring unique SSA services in terms of dimension, precision and reliability.  This commercial service will enhance traditional fleet management capabilities by reducing collision risk and enabling optimum safety and efficiency during operations.

“We are delighted to announce our next step in our strategic partnership with SES. The safety and sustainability of space demand collaboration between trusted partners in the space community. Our agreement represents a significant milestone in the advancement of commercial SSA services. By combining NorthStar’s innovative SSA services with SES’s extensive satellite fleet operations experience, the partnership will deliver unparalleled insights and solutions to transform the way we operate safely in space,” Stewart Bain, CEO of NorthStar, said in a statement.