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Part 4
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Questions 31-40

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Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Space Traffic Management

A Space Traffic Management (STM) system

  • is a concept similar to Air Traffic Control, but for satellites rather than planes.

  • would aim to set up legal and 31 ways of improving safety.

  • does not actually exist at present.

Problems in developing effective Space Traffic Management

  • Satellites are now quite 32 and therefore more widespread (e.g., there are constellations made up of 33 of satellites).

  • At present, satellites are not required to transmit information to help with their 34.

  • There are few systems for 35 satellites.

  • Small pieces of debris may be difficult to identify.

  • Operators may be unwilling to share details of satellites used for 36 or commercial reasons.

  • It may be hard to collect details of the object’s 37 at a given time.

  • Scientists can only make a 38 about where the satellite will go.

Solutions

  • Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information.

  • The information should be combined in one 39.

  • A coordinated system must be designed to create 40 in its users.

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