IRIDIUM debris protection and mitigation techiques

Robert E. Penny Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.256061

31 October 1996 IRIDIUM debris protection and mitigation techiques

Robert E. Penny Jr.

Proceedings Volume 2813, Characteristics and Consequences of Orbital Debris and Natural Space Impactors; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256061
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

The IRIDIUM Program represents the most exciting prospect in space operations in the world today. It represents one of the best commercial opportunities as well as one of the biggest engineering challenges ever. This paper describes the trend-setting approach Motorola has taken in 'designing in' orbital debris mitigation features while keeping associated costs virtually negligible. It delineates the attributes of a comprehensive program instituted during the design phase, maintained through the development phase, and which will be continued through the operations phase. The challenges are being met head-on and Motorola is aggressively seizing the opportunity to set new standards in debris protection mitigation techniques.

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Robert E. Penny Jr. "IRIDIUM debris protection and mitigation techiques", Proc. SPIE 2813, Characteristics and Consequences of Orbital Debris and Natural Space Impactors, (31 October 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256061

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