Orbits are getting dangerously crowded and collision risks increase rapidly. To have a future in space at all, we must stop adding space debris while we start cleaning up what’s already there.
ESA’s ambitious Zero Debris approach aims to stop creating new debris by 2030, with stringent standards and policies for its future missions that help stimulate technology development.
Clean space technologies go beyond debris prevention. The Ecostars missions demonstrate ecodesign technologies in space to prevent negative impacts on the Earth environment.
The end-goal of sustainable spaceflight is creating a true Circular Economy in space. Satellites should no longer be single-use, discarded after running low on fuel, a failure or outdated equipment. In-orbit services are the way forward.
