Space Traffic Operations & Debris
Subhead
The increase of orbital debris and spectrum competition are just a couple of the ways that space is growing more crowded. To address the growing risks to operating in space safely and to our ability to sustain current and future space activities, CSPS research raises awareness of these issues and explores solutions for safe and sustainable space operations.

Featured Papers
Space Traffic Management Terminology

Space traffic management (STM) is a topic of much international discussion in the aerospace community. But what is STM?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-traffic-management-terminology
Space Sustainability in the Context of Contested Space

The changes in space operations are straining the effects of traditional practices for a sustainable space environment. What should policymakers consider to help ensure a sustainable environment over the long term?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-sustainability-context-contested-space
(Space) Ships Passing in the Night: Translating Maritime Rules of the Road for the Space Domain

As space gets more crowded, the likelihood of collisions is increasing. Can “rules of the road” established for other domains be adapted for the space domain?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-ships-passing-night-translating-maritime-rules-road-space-domain
Latest Papers, Events & News
The Space Shot: Episode 427: Building Normentum with Robin Dickey

https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-07-05-space-shot-episode-427-building-normentum-robin-dickey
1 big thing: A make-or-break moment for cleaning up space junk

https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-04-27-1-big-thing-make-or-break-moment-cleaning-space-junk
Active Debris Removal: Policy and Legal Feasibility

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/active-debris-removal-policy-and-legal-feasibility
David Livingston's The Space Show: Broadcast 3672

https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-04-18-david-livingstons-space-show-broadcast-3672
Protecting Airspace from Space Debris

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode057-protecting-airspace-space-debris
Issue Brief: A Short Guide for Understanding and Assessing U.S. Space Sustainability Initiatives

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/issue-brief-short-guide-understanding-and-assessing-us-space-sustainability-initiatives
Active Debris Removal

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode055-active-debris-removal
Game Changer: Triggers and Effects of an Active Debris Removal Market

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-triggers-and-effects-active-debris-removal-market
CubeSat Industry Day Outbrief
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode048-cubesat-industry-day-outbrief
CubeSat Confusion: Technical and Regulatory Considerations

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/cubesat-confusion-technical-and-regulatory-considerations
Space Traffic Operations & Debris Podcasts
Featured Experts
Lina Cashin

Role
Senior Project Engineer, Defense Strategic Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/lina-cashin
Marlon Sorge

Role
Technical Fellow, Center for Space Policy & Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/marlon-sorge
Barbara Manganis Braun

Role
Assistant General Manager, Agile Acquisitions Division
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/barbara-manganis-braun