This viewgraph presentation reviews the rationale for disposal of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satelites and other spacecraft after the operational lifetime for the space craft and launch vehicle stages. It also reviews the National and International Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines, LEO Spacecraft Disposals, and the LEO Launch Vehicle Stage Disposals. Several examples of space craft disposals or passivation are given.


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    Title :

    The Disposal of Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Stages in Low Earth Orbit


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    2nd International Association Advancment of Space Safety Conference ; 2007 ; Chicago, IL, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-05-16


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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