Regulatory & Policy

Debris Mitigation

Orbital Debris Mitigation Guidelines

Orbital Debris Mitigation Guidelines (Debris Mitigation) — Internationally accepted guidelines for reducing space debris: passivating spacecraft after mission, limiting orbital lifetime to 25 years (now moving to 5 years), and avoiding intentional destruction.

Frequently asked about Debris Mitigation

What does Debris Mitigation mean in the space industry?
Orbital Debris Mitigation Guidelines: Internationally accepted guidelines for reducing space debris: passivating spacecraft after mission, limiting orbital lifetime to 25 years (now moving to 5 years), and avoiding intentional destruction.
What does Debris Mitigation stand for?
Debris Mitigation stands for Orbital Debris Mitigation Guidelines.
What category of space terminology does Debris Mitigation belong to?
Debris Mitigation is part of the Regulatory & Policy category in space industry terminology.