Debris Mitigation & Safety
Plan compliant end-of-life and collision avoidance.
Space debris mitigation is critical for the long-term sustainability of space activities. Operators must comply with IADC guidelines, ISO 24113, and EU Space Act requirements for debris avoidance, passivation, and end-of-life disposal.
Regulations
Jurisdictions
What this module does
Disposal Planning
Generate compliant end-of-life disposal plans including de-orbit strategies, graveyard orbit transfers, and passivation procedures.
Collision Risk Assessment
Document your collision avoidance capabilities and response procedures as required by the regulation.
De-orbit Compliance
Track compliance with the 5-year de-orbit requirement for LEO objects and generate supporting documentation.
Safety Documentation
Automated generation of debris mitigation plans and safety cases for authorization applications.
What the assessment includes
Auto-generated compliance documents
What we automate for you
Auto-generated disposal plans based on orbital parameters
25-year compliance timeline tracking
Conjunction assessment documentation
Re-entry risk analysis summaries
See if this module applies to you
Take the free compliance assessment to find out which modules are relevant to your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Debris Mitigation & Safety
What is the 25-year rule for space debris?+
The 25-year rule requires that spacecraft in LEO must deorbit within 25 years after end of mission. The EU Space Act (Art. 58-72) and IADC guidelines enforce this as a mandatory requirement for all LEO operators.
What must a Debris Mitigation Plan include?+
A DMP must cover: end-of-life disposal strategy, collision avoidance capability, passivation measures (fuel venting, battery discharge), trackability requirements, fragmentation risk assessment, and orbit selection justification.
Is collision avoidance mandatory?+
Yes. Under the EU Space Act, all spacecraft operators must demonstrate collision avoidance capability. This includes maneuverability for active satellites and coordination with space surveillance systems.