ESA invites all space stakeholders to be a part of the Zero Debris (ZD) Technical Booklet Co-Development initiative, a crucial step towards a sustainable space future.

In recent months, ESA has achieved significant milestones:

  1. Space Debris Mitigation Policy and Standards: These have been meticulously finalized and endorsed by ESA’s Executive Board, making them applicable for implementation. The first Technical Expert Boards (TEBs) have convened to consider the zero debris approach.
  2. Zero Debris Charter: This charter, outlining our commitment to space sustainability, has been finalized and is now open for registrations.
  3. Workshops at Clean Space Industry Days: A series of workshops were conducted to deliberate on the strategies to achieve Zero Debris by 2030.

These accomplishments reflect the unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit of our community in mitigating space debris and fostering space sustainability.

Now, the time has come to define how to reach the Zero Debris targets, and this is where the collaborative Zero Debris Technical Booklet comes into play. The ZD Technical Booklet aims to elaborate on the technical justifications and means to achieve our jointly defined sustainability targets. The initial draft of the booklet will be shared with our partners in January 2024 to gather insights and contributions from the community.

Join the Zero Debris Technical Booklet Co-Development Community

ESA invites you to become a part of this community dedicated to crafting the Zero Debris Technical Booklet. The objectives are clear:

  • Engage all stakeholders with expertise related to the implementation of the Zero Debris approach.
  • Encourage voluntary participation without binding to any specific implementation plan.
  • List the technical requirements and potential solutions to achieve the 2030 Zero Debris guiding principles and targets.

How to Actively Participate

If you wish to receive future communications about the Zero Debris Booklet co-development, please register using the link Co-Developing the Zero Debris Technical Booklet and Webinar. Registration does not obligate you to participate in the co-development but ensures you are aware of key events and communications in the coming months. You can register for the Zero Debris Booklet communication and co-development independently of your involvement in the Charter, as participation in the Booklet is independent of Charter signature.

By registering, you will join the collaborative effort in developing the Zero Debris Technical Booklet and gain access to its associated webinar.

Save the Date

A webinar is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 15:00 to 16:30 (CET). During this webinar, we will present the initial draft of the Technology Booklet and discuss the plan to create a comprehensive document by the end of 2024. Please register using the link Co-Developing the Zero Debris Technical Booklet and Webinar.

For more information about the Zero Debris approach, the Charter, and past initiatives, please refer to the following article: ESA’s Zero Debris Approach. Stay tuned to the Clean Space Blog for updates.

Let’s shape a sustainable future in space together.