Large satellite constellations and space debris: Exploratory analysis of strategic management of the space commons

Pierre Bernhard, Marc Deschamps and Georges Zaccour

European Journal of Operational Research, 2023, vol. 304, issue 3, 1140-1157

Abstract: The use of space through satellites is more and more important for nations, companies, and individuals. However, since the first satellite was sent up in 1957, mankind has been polluting space with debris (i.e., artificial objects with no function), especially in low orbits (between 100 and 2000 km). The current situation is such that: 1/ space agencies send on average several collision risk alerts every day, and 2/ satellites as well as the International Space Station regularly perform avoidance maneuvers to escape being damaged or simply destroyed.

Keywords: Game theory; Satellites constellations; Space congestion; Active debris removal; Dynamic games (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2022.04.030

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