Standards and standardization for space debris mitigation

OVERVIEW

The number of space debris is growing and constitutes a potential threat to the use of space by humanity. There is an international consensus on the fact that space activities must be managed to minimize the risk of collision between space objects and the risk of human casualties associated with their atmospheric entry.

In this context, standards are being developed to help mitigate the proliferation of space debris, and this training intends to cover all related aspects.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

• Acquire a basic understanding of the global standardization landscape
• Understand the need for and benefits of technical standardization for space debris mitigation
• Identify and understand the various standards related to space debris mitigation that might help shape the future of a sustainable usage of space
• Identify the current relevant developments in technical standardization and their relation to identified challenges

1 - Introduction to technical standardization and to space debris mitigation

• The global standardization landscape
• The current challenge of space debris

2 - Economic and societal impacts of space debris mitigation, and the role of standardization

• Consequences of space debris: cost, impact on future usage of space, regulation
• How standardization can help on this peculiar issue

3 - Major standards for space debris mitigation, including ISO 24113 and the associated documents

• Detailed overview of the standards and their structure
• ISO 24113: the requirements
• Associated documents: how to achieve these requirements
• Benefits

4 - Current initiatives in standardization regarding space debris and involvement possibilities in Luxembourg

• Relevant international technical standardization committees
• National standardization efforts: how to become a national delegate

• Interaction and collaboration
• Theoretical and practical aspects