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International Cooperation Needed for Sustainable Orbital Environment
The rapid expansion of the space industry poses significant environmental risks, including space debris, collision risks, and atmospheric pollution. Drawing on lessons from fisheries management, experts propose an international orbital space management organization to govern Earth’s orbital environment. This organization would focus on the cumulative environmental condition of orbital regions, establishing environmental budgets, permits, and fees to incentivize sustainable practices. The proposal was first reported by The Conversation.