Abstract
This document defines detailed space debris mitigation requirements and recommendations for the design and operation of unmanned spacecraft in Earth orbit.
This document defines detailed requirements that are applicable to:
a) avoiding the intentional release of space debris into Earth orbit during normal operations;
b) avoiding break-ups in Earth orbit;
c) disposal of a spacecraft after the end of mission;
d) estimating the mass of the remaining usable propellant;
e) developing and maintaining the space debris mitigation plan.
NOTE This document does not cover nuclear power sources on spacecraft.
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General information
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Status: PublishedPublication date: 2022-07Stage: International Standard published [60.60]
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Edition: 1Number of pages: 21
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Technical Committee :ISO/TC 20/SC 14ICS :49.140
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