Orbital debris is internationally recognized as an environmental issue which needs to be addressed today to preserve near-Earth space for future generations. All major space agencies are committed to mitigating the growth of the debris environment. Many commercial space system op
Selection note: Curated because this 2002 presentation from Johnson Space Center specifically covers “Space Debris: Its Causes and Management”; its abstract describes Orbital debris is internationally recognized as an environmental issue which needs to be addressed today to preserve near-Earth space for future generations. All major… This materially informs GShips ethics and alternatives.
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ethics-alternatives
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Johnson Space Center
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Johnson, Nicholas L.
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2002
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Orbital debris is internationally recognized as an environmental issue which needs to be addressed today to preserve near-Earth space for future generations. All major space agencies are committed to mitigating the growth of the debris environment. Many commercial space system operators have responded positively to orbital debris mitigation principles and recommendations. Orbital debris mitigation measures are most cost-effective if included in the design development phase.
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