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Dubai startup aims to commercialize smart contact lenses by 2026
Dubai-based startup Xpanceo is set to commercialize smart contact lenses, unveiling five prototypes at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. With plans to deliver an upgraded prototype by 2026, the company aims to integrate features like hormone and glucose tracking, leveraging advancements in academic research and securing $40 million in funding. In contrast to Mojo Vision, which pivoted to micro-LED technology after raising over $150 million, Xpanceo has made significant progress with less capital.
Indian and Japanese startups collaborate on orbital technology and services
Astroscale, a Japanese spacetech company, has partnered with Indian startups Digantara and Bellatrix Aerospace to enhance orbital technology and services, marking its first venture in the Asia-Pacific region outside Japan. The collaboration aims to secure contracts in India, leveraging the country's robust space capabilities. Digantara focuses on space debris detection, while Bellatrix develops eco-friendly propulsion systems for satellites.
urgent need for better data and regulation to manage space debris
Managing the escalating threat of space debris demands urgent action, including enhanced sensor capabilities, improved data sharing, and regulatory reforms. With around one million objects in orbit, the growing congestion, particularly in low Earth orbit, complicates satellite operations and increases collision risks. Experts emphasize the need for timely data and innovative solutions, such as active debris removal and incentives for responsible behavior, to safeguard the future of space activities.
new orbital classification system aims to enhance space sustainability and safety
The increasing complexity of low-Earth orbit (LEO) due to a surge in satellite constellations necessitates a new orbital classification system to enhance safety and sustainability. Proposed regulations would impose stricter maneuvering requirements on larger constellations while allowing smaller satellites to operate with fewer restrictions. Active debris removal initiatives and international agreements aim to mitigate space debris, with organizations like JAXA and ESA leading efforts to establish standards and promote responsible space practices.
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