Given the growing importance of satellite systems in daily life, a Finnish report released on Wednesday recommends establishing a space situational awareness centre to effectively monitor and respond to any disruptions. Establishing a national space situational awareness centre would enable Finland to more effectively monitor and respond to near-space issues as they occur, the report said. “The Finnish centre for space situational awareness would provide and disseminate this information to the Defence Forces, to other authorities and to companies critical to security of supply as well as to universities and research institutes. Knock-on effects of a space centre include promoting Finnish research, and being eligible to apply for space related research funding from the EU and the European Space Agency. The report recommends the centre be established by 2026.

Source: CBC News May 04, 2023 02:25 UTC