The small orbital debris population and its impact on space activities and ecological safety
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.01.015
Abstract: Abstract When it is said about the danger of orbital debris for space activities and the ecology of the Earth, it most often means large orbital debris. In contrast to large orbital debris, the influence… read more here.
Keywords: space; orbital debris; earth; small orbital ... See more keywords
What makes space activities commercial?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.02.031
Abstract: Abstract Between the 1950s and 1980s, U.S. space sector activities were government-driven, government-sponsored, government-managed, and assisted by the industry-sector. Awareness of non-governmental space activities originated in the 1980s and gained prominence in the early 2000s… read more here.
Keywords: current space; space activities; government; space tourism ... See more keywords
Development of an international compendium of guidelines for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.spacepol.2018.01.002
Abstract: Abstract The Earth's orbital space environment constitutes a finite resource that is being used by an increasing number of States, international intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental entities. The proliferation of space debris, the increasing complexity of… read more here.
Keywords: space; long term; sustainability outer; outer space ... See more keywords
Developing planetary sustainability: Legal challenges of Space 4.0
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DOI: 10.1017/sus.2019.10
Abstract: Non-technical abstract Sixty years of space activities have led to ongoing scientific and technological progress. Space 4.0 reflects the rapid changes of the space community. Growing interest in space activities leads to increasing participation of… read more here.
Keywords: era space; space; developing planetary; legal challenges ... See more keywords