Turion Seeks OK for First Satellite in Orbital Debris Monitoring Constellation

Turion Space's Droid.001 satellite, expected to launch in April, will be the first in a planned constellation for monitoring and deorbiting space debris and servicing other satellites, Turion said in an FCC International Bureau application Friday seeking OK for the satellite's launch and operation. Turion said Droid.001 will house a sensor only for imaging space objects.