ISO - 23312
Space systems — Detailed space debris mitigation requirements for spacecraft
Organization: | ISO |
Publication Date: | 1 July 2022 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 28 |
ICS Code (Space systems and operations): | 49.140 |
scope:
This document defines detailed space debris mitigation requirements and recommendations for the design and operation of unmanned spacecraft in Earth orbit.
This document defines detailed requirements that are applicable to:
a) avoiding the intentional release of space debris into Earth orbit during normal operations;
b) avoiding break-ups in Earth orbit;
c) disposal of a spacecraft after the end of mission;
d) estimating the mass of the remaining usable propellant;
e) developing and maintaining the space debris mitigation plan.
NOTE This document does not cover nuclear power sources on spacecraft.