Will space run out of space? The orbital debris problem and its mitigation |
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Authors: | Dietrich Rex |
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Institution: | Institute for Flight Mechanics and Spaceflight Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Hans-Sommer-Strasse 5, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany |
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Abstract: | An appraisal of current and future risks from space debris is presented with the aid of calculations carried out by the MASTER model. The efficacy of various technical options -- such as fuel venting, de-orbiting and use of a graveyard orbit -- for counteracting the problem is discussed. The article then focuses on governmental and international cooperative measures and looks at the recent work done by subcommittees of the UN COPUOS. |
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Keywords: | Space debris Space debris mitigation International space negotiations |
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