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Briefing: From frontier to feedback loop: Expert explains why space must become circular
Strategic angle: Materials scientist Dr. Yige Sun discusses the necessity of circularity in space as it evolves into critical infrastructure for the global digital economy.
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Dr. Yige Sun, a materials scientist affiliated with the University of Oxford and the Faraday Institution, highlights the evolving role of space in supporting the global digital economy.
As space operations expand, the implementation of circular systems is essential to ensure sustainable resource management and operational efficiency.
The shift towards circularity in space will not only enhance infrastructure resilience but also optimize material throughput and lifecycle management in this critical domain.