Space Technology 3

[LSSE10-01(Invited)] Cost and Benefit Analysis of Orbital Debris Remediation

*Thomas J Colvin¹, Jericho W Locke¹ (1. NASA Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy)

This report presents a cost-benefit analysis of various approaches to debris remediation, which refers to any action taken to reduce the risks posed by orbital debris by moving, removing, or reusing it. A thorough understanding of the near-term costs and benefits of different remediation approaches can inform decision-making regarding R&D investment and policy creation in this field.