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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Zero Debris Charter; Kessler syndrome.
Why in the News?
- The Zero Debris Charter was signed by twelve nations and the European Space Agency (ESA) at the ESA/EU Space Council.
Zero Debris Charter
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- The Zero Debris Charter was unveiled at the ESA Space Summit in Seville, Spain, in November 2023.
- The Charter was facilitated by ESA’s “Protection of Space Assets” Accelerator and developed through extensive collaboration among various space actors.
- Objectives:
- To achieve debris neutrality in space by 2030.
- Long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth orbit.
- Members:
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- The signatory countries are Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- The ESA signed as an International Organization.
Community Support and Leadership
- Over 100 organizations are expected to sign the Charter in the coming months.
- This includes national space agencies, satellite manufacturers, space startups, and astronomical societies.
Space Debris Challenges
Threats posed by Space DebrisSpace debris also leads to two major risks:
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