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The concept of space sustainability refers to efforts to ensure the long-term use of activities in that domain. It involves preserving it for both the present and future generations, thereby enabling continued testing and experimentation of innovations.

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Seeking an international agreement for space sustainability

In addition to the 11,300 satellites in orbit monitored by the ITU, there are over 100 million objects — ranging from satellite fragments to entire defunct devices. There is no global regulatory framework to govern this issue, and it will be several years before one emerges.

MORE ANALYSIS

Telefónica's results were hit by divestitures in Argentina and Peru

It posted a loss of €1.304 billion in the first quarter of 2025, mainly due to losses of €1.731 billion from the sales of its subsidiaries in Argentina and Peru. The customer base reached 354 million accesses, driven by fiber rollout and, to a lesser extent, mobile postpaid.

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In addition to the 11,300 satellites in orbit monitored by the ITU, there are over 100 million objects — ranging from satellite fragments to entire defunct devices. There is no global regulatory framework to govern this issue, and it will be several years before one emerges.

Satellite regulations fall short amid booming space industry

Published last April, its reception in the sector was mixed. Some stakeholders expressed concern over the lack of administrative and regulatory alignment with the pace of the industry's growth, while others noted that it provides certain guidelines for organization.

Liberty Latin America gains fixed and mobile subscribers but revenue fails to take off

The operator, with a strong presence in Central America and the Caribbean, grew its customer base to 4.77 million by the end of the first quarter of 2025. However, revenue was 1% lower than the same period last year, and the company posted a net loss of US$136 million.

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