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?
By Marlon Sorge
Published Date
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
Large Constellation Disposal Hazards
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/large-constellation-disposal-hazards
Establishing Space Traffic Management Standards, Guidelines, and Best Practices
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/establishing-space-traffic-management-standards-guidelines-and-best-practices
Game Changer: On Orbit Servicing
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-orbit-servicing
Good Neighbors: How and When to Share Spectrum
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/good-neighbors-how-and-when-share-spectrum
OPINION: Filling the Gaps in Space Traffic Management
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2018-08-31-opinion-filling-gaps-space-traffic-management
U.S. Space Traffic Management: Best Practices, Guidelines, and Standards
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/us-space-traffic-management-best-practices-guidelines-and-standards
In Your Space: Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Lessons
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/your-space-rendezvous-and-proximity-operations-lessons
GPS Transponders for Space Traffic Management
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/gps-transponders-space-traffic-management
Space Traffic Management in the Age of New Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-traffic-management-age-new-space
Planetary Defense: Risks, Options, and Costs
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/planetary-defense-risks-options-and-costs
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