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Space Debris Laboratory of the University of Coimbra (SpaDeLab)

Principal Investigator
Ricardo Jorge Gafeira

Abstract
SpaDeLab — Space Debris Laboratory of the University of Coimbra is an interdisciplinary project for the study of space debris, involving the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences (IA), the Center for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes (CEMMPRE), and the facilities of the Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory, aiming to better understand their impact energies with satellites and other space assets and to contribute for keeping space a clean and safe environment for the “New Space Economy”.

Start
1 May 2024
End
30 April 2025

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia COMPETE 2020 PORTUGAL 2020 União Europeia