1. Global strategies
  2. Reducing pollution of orbital space

Reducing pollution of orbital space

  • Collecting orbital space debris
  • Retrieving defunct satellites from outer space
  • Reducing damage potential of orbital junk
  • Reducing growth of space debris

Context

The accumulation of space debris creates significant problems for astronomy and future space launchings. Of special concern is the possibility of collision of nuclear-powered space vehicles with such debris. Various debris mitigation measures are under consideration. The possibility of graveyard orbits for obsolete space vehicles is also under consideration.

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Collecting
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Space debris
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Pollution
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
  • Biosciences » Growth
  • Development » Potential
  • Societal problems » Destruction
  • Societal problems » Pollution
  • Societal problems » Waste
  • Transportation, telecommunications » Aerospace, space
  • Transportation, telecommunications » Satellites
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 6, 2022