New Solutions for the Space Debris Problem

by Joseph N. Pelton

Addressing a pressing issue in space policy, Pelton explores the new forms of technology that are being developed to actively remove the defunct space objects from orbit and analyzes their implications in the existing regime of international space law and public international law. This authoritative review covers the due diligence guidelines that nations are using to minimize the generation of new debris, mandates to de-orbit satellites at end of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 331917150X
• ISBN13: 9783319171500
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"