Orbital debris mitigation guidelines

Orbital debris mitigation guidelines are recommended strategies to reduce the creation and accumulation of space junk—defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments—in Earth's orbit. These guidelines encourage responsible practices like designing satellites to minimize debris, deorbiting or safely disposing of objects at the end of their mission, and tracking large debris to prevent collisions. The goal is to ensure space remains sustainable and safe for future missions by managing existing debris and preventing new debris from being generated. These guidelines aim for collaboration among space operators to protect the space environment.