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RegulationSTM

Space Traffic Management

The planning, coordination, and control of space activities to ensure safety and sustainability.

STM is an emerging regulatory area addressing orbital congestion.

Elements

  • Conjunction assessment
  • Collision avoidance
  • Coordination rules
  • Right-of-way concepts

Development

  • No binding international framework yet
  • National approaches emerging
  • EU developing position