Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices

Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices are guidelines designed to reduce space junk—unused satellites, rocket parts, and fragments—in Earth's orbit. These practices encourage spacecraft to be responsibly decommissioned, such as moving defunct satellites to a safe orbit or allowing them to burn up upon re-entry. They also promote tracking and monitoring debris to avoid collisions. The goal is to minimize the creation of new debris and manage existing particles, ensuring safer, sustainable access to space for future missions and protecting operational satellites from damage.