3 papers
astro-ph.IM2026
DebrisWatch II: Digging deeper for geosynchronous debris
James A. Blake, Benjamin F. Cooke, Cristina Paragini +27
The geosynchronous (GSO) debris environment is continually evolving. Regular monitoring of the region is consequently of great importance, though the trade-off between coverage and…
astro-ph.IM2025
Lord of the (sub-)Rings : Mapping the surface reflectance and spin-axis of Ajisai
Robert J. S Airey, Paul Chote, James A. Blake +4
Active debris removal techniques are posed to become an important tool in maintaining the safety of the near-Earth space environment. These techniques rely on a clear understanding…
astro-ph.IM2025
A comprehensive survey of the GEO-belt using simultaneous four-colour observations with STING
Robert J. S. Airey, Paul Chote, James A. Blake +7
Colour light curves of resident space objects (RSOs) encapsulate distinctive features that can offer insights into an object's structure and design, making them an invaluable tool…