More than 17,000 satellites have been launched into space, and about 11,500 of them are still there, with more than 9,000 still in operation

In recent years, the space industry has experienced a profound transformation, driven by public-sector initiatives as well as private investment

Space is now being seen as an ecosystem that must be protected, just like our oceans and forests

At its exclusive platform-art^© robotics laboratory, GMV is now testing important technologies for removing space debris, and for performing in‑orbit maintenance, refueling, and complex infrastructure assembly