Space Debris: What is it and How Can We Get Rid of It?
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Over the past six decades, about 16,000 spacecraft have been launched, many of which remain in orbit today. This has resulted in a growing number of unintended objects orbiting Earth. Today, it is assumed that more than 1 million objects larger than 1 cm are circling our planet. All these objects have a very high velocity, causing significant damage to functional spacecraft in case of collision. This talk will clarify the origin of space debris and present current prevention practices. It will also explain the methods used to detect and track debris in order to avoid collisions with active, manoeuvrable spacecraft, assess the current risk levels, discuss shielding options, and outline developments aimed at the active removal of space debris. Dr Holger Krag leads the Space Safety Programme office of the European Space Agency (ESA), which covers activities related to space debris, space weather, and planetary defence.
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Reservation required.
Conference in English.
Speaker: Dr. Holger Krag, Head of the Space Safety Programme at ESA.
Where does it take place?
Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg
Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg
Avenue John F. Kennedy
Kirchberg Luxembourg
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