At Welchman Keen, we are committed to fostering sustainable space activities through strategic advisory services. Our latest white paper, "Making Room in a Crowded Space: Solutions for Space Sustainability," delves into the complexities of space sustainability and offers innovative solutions for the future.
Making Room in a Crowded Space discusses solutions for space sustainability as the rapid expansion of space activities has created opportunities but also raised concerns regarding sustainability. While space technologies enable sustainable development on Earth, the production of these technologies can impact sustainability efforts. The growth of satellite constellations has led to space debris and congestion, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation.
The paper examines international efforts to promote space sustainability and their limitations. It also explores national initiatives and argues that effective space sustainability requires public-private collaboration. The private sector plays an indispensable role in fostering sustainable space activities through technologies like active debris removal, in-orbit servicing, and space surveillance and tracking. However, partnerships face obstacles. The paper recommends strengthening private sector involvement in space governance, incentivising responsible behaviour, leveraging collective technologies, capacity building, and establishing national space sustainability agencies.
Discover how we are shaping the landscape of global connectivity and cybersecurity while ensuring a sustainable space environment.
Comments