54Debris mitigation strategy

54 Debris mitigation strategy

(1) The strategy for debris mitigation in the application must be based on an internationally recognised guideline or standard for debris mitigation, and identify the guideline or standard being used.

Note: Subsection 34(2) of the Act requires an application for the grant of an Australian launch permit to include a strategy for debris mitigation.

(2) The strategy must describe any mitigation measures planned for orbital debris arising from the proposed launch or launches (including from payloads).

Note: Examples of appropriate measures include measures to address the following:

(a) how debris may be limited during normal operations;
(b) how the potential for break‑ups during operational phases will be minimised;
(c) how the probability of accidental collision in orbit will be limited;
(d) how the potential for post‑mission break‑ups as a result of stored energy will be minimised;
(e) how the long‑term presence of payloads and launch vehicle orbital stages in the low‑earth orbit region or in geosynchronous earth orbit will be limited after the end of the mission.

(3) The strategy must include an orbital debris assessment based on an internationally recognised model.