Space Safety Program News Today

Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council today, solidifying their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth orbit. In addition to the 12 countries, the European Space Agency also signed the Zero Debris Charter as an International Organization (IGO).

Space is getting crowded as a large number of players are entering the fray, creating significant problems of space debris, congestion, collisions and sustainability.

The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is poised to slam into the moon in exactly one month.

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