Space sustainability: The economics of space debris in perspective

Marit Undseth, Claire Jolly and Mattia Olivari
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Marit Undseth: OECD
Claire Jolly: OECD
Mattia Olivari: OECD

No 87, OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: This paper explores selected long-term sustainability issues related to increasing activities in outer space, with a particular focus on the economics of space debris. It reviews trends of selected space sustainability issues and discusses a range of possible policy actions. A notable policy response would be to strengthen space situational awareness systems and data reporting structures, while addressing operator compliance behaviour at both the national and international levels. Adequately addressing these challenges will require a reinforced coordinated international approach, in addition to increased collaboration with the private sector.

Keywords: space debris; space sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F01 F55 F60 O30 Q55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-04-08
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