Orbital Sustainability Act: Debris Remediation Program and Standards.
The Act establishes a demonstration program to develop technologies for the active remediation of orbital debris to support a safe space environment. It authorizes $150 million for NASA from fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide competitive awards to U.S.-based entities developing these technologies. Additionally, the Act requires the National Space Council and other agencies to update orbital debris mitigation standards and facilitate the development of standard practices for space traffic coordination.
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Authorization of $150 million for NASA for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out the active debris remediation demonstration program.
The Secretary of Commerce will publish a list of select identified orbital debris that may be remediated to improve the safety and sustainability of satellites.
The National Space Council will initiate an update to the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices, addressing issues such as collision risk and post-mission disposal.
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