The space debris challenge: ESA’s answer

Holger Krag

doi:10.1117/12.2654919

28 October 2022 The space debris challenge: ESA’s answer

Holger Krag

Proceedings Volume PC12264, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXVI; PC1226402 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2654919
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2022, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

This presentation will give a general introduction to the space debris problem, current state of the environment and currently defined mitigation measures. It will then concentrate on the space debris-related aspects of ESA’s ambitous Space Safety programme and provide details on ESA’s plans to develop sensor technology for debris monitoring in the area of laser, ground- and space-based optical telescopes and radar. In addition to this, the presentation will also address current technology developments towards collision avoidance, space-traffic management and onboard technology to improve European compliance with such requirements in an economically viable way. Finally, the presentation will address the first ever active debris removal mission as an enabler of European industrial capability to conduct in-orbit servicing.

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Holger Krag "The space debris challenge: ESA’s answer", Proc. SPIE PC12264, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXVI, PC1226402 (28 October 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2654919

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