Simone D'Amico

Coordinated Satellite Autonomy Could Reduce Collision Risk in Crowded Orbit

Simone D’Amico argues that low Earth orbit’s growing satellite traffic is dangerous not simply because there are more spacecraft, but because operators lack reliable ways to track and coordinate them. He warns that collisions could set off debris cascades that threaten both access to orbit and satellite-dependent services, and says autonomous, coordinated spacecraft could help manage traffic at scale. But D’Amico says the technology must be paired with shared standards, data-sharing obligations and stronger governance, with the United States taking the lead.