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Source-This post on Zero Debris Charter has been created based on the article “Twelve countries sign the Zero Debris Charter” published in “Physorg” on 28 May 2024.
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Recently, twelve countries signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council. This charter formalizes their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth’s orbit.
About Zero Debris Charter
| Launch | The Zero Debris Charter is an initiative launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) during the ESA Space Summit in Seville in November 2023. |
| Aim and Binding Status | It aims to create a community of space actors committed to achieving specific debris mitigation and remediation targets by 2030. It is non-legally binding. |
| Goals and Objectives | a) The Charter aims to eliminate the creation of new space debris by 2030. b) The charter stipulates that the probability of a mission generating space debris should be less than 1 in 1,000 for each object involved. c) The charter also sets a target of 99% success rate for post-mission disposal strategies, including the use of external means if necessary. |
| Implementation Strategies | a) To achieve these goals, ESA will develop innovative technologies for satellite end-of-life disposal, in-orbit servicing, and active debris removal. b) The agency will also collaborate closely with regulatory bodies to ensure the effective implementation of these strategies. |
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