European Satellite Manufacturers to Discuss Space Debris Problem Artists concept of space debris. Credit: ESA On the 17th and 18th of March 2015, the European Space Agency (ESA) will hold a two day event on technologies for Space Debris Mitigation (SDM) and presenting CleanSat programme which promotes the evolution of LEO platforms for compliance with the SDM requirements. Prompted by ESA’s Clean Space initiative, devoted to safeguarding the terrestrial and space environments, they will consider new technologies devoted to cutting down on derelict satellites being abandoned, reducing the risk of orbital collisions from increasing debris while also reducing the threat posed by reentering satellites. “This workshop is an essential step for involving the whole European space sector in shaping the way forward for low-orbiting satellites,” explained ESA organiser Jessica Delaval. “Companies will have the opportunity to put forward their own technologies for debris mitigation.” The Technical Day on Mar. 17 will focus on presenting and summarising European knowledge and technology developments in the areas of drag augmentation devices and solid rocket motors de-orbiting systems. The objective of the technical day is to shape recommendations for future research in this area through highly interactive sessions which are designed to produce actionable results. The CleanSat Workshop on Mar. 18 aims at involving the entire chain of European space sector in the preparation of the CleanSat programme. Space Debris Mitigation requirements are being enforced worldwide with a high impact on the design of LEO spacecraft. Developing products compliant with SDM will increase the competitiveness of the European industry on a global scale. CleanSat will be an efficient framework for the fast implementation of innovative technologies in upcoming LEO missions, promoting the development of common building blocks to stimulate the creation of shared supply chains, lowering development and recurrent costs. This workshop is an essential step to involve the whole European space sector in shaping the way forward for the evolution of the European LEO platforms. There are more than 12 000 trackable items of space debris larger than 10 cm orbiting Earth, including derelict satellites, spent upper stages and fragments of old missions – all presenting a clear and present danger to current missions. Credit: ESAastrowatch.net/2015/01/european-satellite-manufacturers-to.html
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