New Space and the need for standart regulation framework for space projects to support space policies
- Paper number
GLOC-2023,T,IP,x74814
- Author
Prof. Michele Cristina Silva Melo, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Brazil
- Coauthor
Prof.Dr. Andrea Cabello, University of Brasilia, Brazil
- Coauthor
Mrs. LUCIA HELENA FREITAS, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Brazil
- Coauthor
Mr. Fernando Moreira Couto Lima, University of Brasilia, Brazil
- Year
2023
- Abstract
The current space sector is characterized by the emergence of private companies that have taken the place of governments as leaders in space investments and projects. The increased participation of the private sector creates a market which did not exist before, for several segments, such as space tourism, space mining and also for space applications focused on monitoring environmental disasters and agricultural production. The increased demand for space applications also implies an increase in the number of satellites placed in orbit. As standard for New Space, such satellites are smaller and have a shorter useful life, which implies a higher launch rate and an even greater number of satellites in orbit, which also generates a large amount of space debris. Thinking in terms of sustainability, it is necessary to create and international standard for space projects, in order to more efficiently monitor the number of satellites placed in orbit, as well as the amount of space debris. It is also important to establish responsibility in case of accidents. Another point to highlight is which institution would be the most suitable to manage such regulation: Unoosa, IAF, ISO or a new institution to be created? The creation of standardized rules will allow the creation of more efficient and internationally compatible national legislation.
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