Abstract:
Since 2010, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a comprehensive set of space system engineering standards aimed at mitigating space debris. The standards are arranged in a hierarchical structure. Primary requirements are defined in the top-level standard, ISO 24113. Below ISO 24113 in the hierarchy is a collection of lower-level standards and technical reports. These contain detailed requirements, implementation measures and engineering practices for complying with the high-level requirements in ISO 24113. This paper describes the current scope of each of the standards before discussing how they will evolve in the near future. Particular attention is given to ISO 24113, which is currently undergoing a major review. It is likely that a number of fundamental changes will be incorporated.
Stokes, H., Bondarenko, A., Destefanis, R., Fuentes, N., Kato, A., LaCroix, A., Oltrogge, D.L., and Tang, M., “Status of The ISO Space Debris Mitigation Standards,” ESA Space Debris Conference, ESDC-17-979, Darmstadt, Germany, 24 April 2017, accessible at https://comspoc.com/Resources/Content/Private/C-20220424T103951/Paper/Status%20of%20the%20ISO%20space%20debris%20mitigation%20standards%20(2017)_Paper%20for%207th%20ESDC_Final.pdf
