Table of Contents
1Background
2RecentDevelopmentsFocusingAttentiononDebris
RegulationofCommercialSpaceOperation
3MEO/LEOConstellations
4DebrisMitigationMeasures
5U.S.Laws,Policies,andRegulations
6CongressionalLegislation
7WhiteHousePolicyInitiatives
8InteragencyPolicyCoordination
9NationalPolicyonOrbitalDebris
10NASAPolicyandDebrisMitigationGuidelines
11DepartmentofDefensePolicy
12FederalAgencyRegulationofOrbitalDebrisFrom
CommercialSpaceOperations
13TheFederalAviationAdministration
14TheDepartmentofCommerce'sNationalOceanicand
AtmosphericAdministration
15TheFederalCommunicationsCommission
16PrivateContracts
17Conclusion Abstract
Briefs on the emerging legal regime for orbital debris mitigation. Gives an overview of the relevant laws, policies, and regulations on orbital debris mitigation and will serve as a useful reference for the space community.
