1、 For more information on the NASA Office of Technology,Policy,and Strategy to view this and other reports visit https:/www.nasa.gov/otps/Office of Technology,Policy,and Strategy Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating,Tracking,and Remediating Orbital Debris Jericho Locke,Thomas J.Colvin,Laura Ratlif
2、f,Asaad Abdul-Hamid,Colin Samples Reviewers:Patrick Besha(OTPS),Marissa Herron(OTPS),Bo Naasz(STMD)May 2024 Report ID 20240003484 NASA Headquarters 300 E Street SW Washington,DC 20024 This report is intended for informational purposes only and does not indicate a commitment or intention,implied or o
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4、 this report reflects the views and opinions of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of,nor should be construed as endorsements by the individuals or organizations listed in the report.i Executive Summary Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating,Tracking,and Remediatin
5、g Orbital Debris Purpose Orbital debris may collide with crewed and robotic spacecraft,placing them at risk.The wide range of debris,from 9,000-kilogram rocket bodies to millions of millimeter-size debris,has led to a similarly wide range of proposed actions for addressing the risks posed by debris.
6、However,the costs and benefits of these actions have historically been unknown.This is a challenge for decision makers who are choosing which actions to support through technology development or policy changes.NASAs Office of Technology,Policy,and Strategy is addressing these technical and economic