GMV UK Develops LEO Collision Avoidance System
GMV’s UK subsidiary has launched a new collision avoidance capability for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, strengthening the company’s global space safety portfolio and directly contributing to its selection to develop the Space Data Association’s (SDA) next-generation Space Safety Portal (SSP).
Developed under ESA’s ARTES programme with support from the UK Space Agency, the new system provides a robust, scalable and highly reliable service for predicting and mitigating collision risks across fast-growing LEO fleets. The capability enhances operational resilience for constellation operators amid rising congestion and an expanding launch cadence.
GMV hopes its technology will underpin the SDA’s future Space Safety Portal, an agile platform designed to improve flight safety coordination between operators, SSA data providers and international agencies. The SSP will support next-generation Space Traffic Coordination (STC) concepts and reinforce secure data exchange across the industry.
GMV leaders highlighted the achievement as a demonstration of the UK team’s role in advancing space safety innovation through close collaboration with ESA, national partners and global operators. The SDA noted the SSP would help address escalating challenges driven by the rapid increase in satellites on orbit.