Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Seeking an international agreement for space sustainability

In addition to the 11,300 satellites in orbit monitored by the ITU, there are over 100 million objects — ranging from satellite fragments to entire defunct devices. There is no global regulatory framework to govern this issue, and it will be several years before one emerges.

The concept of space sustainability refers to efforts to ensure the long-term use of activities in that domain. It involves preserving it for both the present and future generations, thereby enabling continued testing and experimentation of innovations.

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