New Solutions for the Space Debris Problem

• Main Author: Pelton, Joseph N. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Space sciences.; Law of the sea.; International law.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international space law and public international law. This authoritative...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Current Initiatives and Their Status
• Definition of Space Debris for Active Remediation
• Commercial Feasibility of Space Debris Remediation
• Technological Advancement Enabling Active Remediation
• Legal Challenges Surrounding Active Debris Remediation
• Proposed Way Ahead
• Conclusion.