Abstract:
This paper describes the role of commercial space operators and industry stakeholders within the global space governance continuum. A prime example of this commercial role is the Space Safety Coalition (SSC), which was formed exactly one year ago during AMOS 2019. The SSC is a relevant example of how the commercial space industry can make important contributions to the Long-Term Sustainability (LTS) of space activities. The Space Safety Coalition is not a legal entity, but rather an initiative undertaken by like-minded space industry entities to promote safe and efficient flight safety through technical means. Initially motivated by concerns of unpreparedness for a proliferation of large constellations, the Space Safety Coalition came together to promote the sustainability of space operations through a robust set of industry best practices. This has since evolved into a set of “living” best practices spanning all phases of spaceflight, such as mission design, launch, checkout, space operations, and disposal. These best practices are applicable to all orbit regimes, spacecraft form factors, life cycle phases and mission types.
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Oltrogge, D.L., “The contributions of commercial best practices to the global space governance continuum,” AMOS SSA Conference, Maui, HI, USA, 16 September 2020, accessible at https://comspoc.com/Resources/Content/Private/C-20220423T095316/Paper/20200911_Commercial_Best_Practices_for_Space_Governance_Oltrogge_v05.pdf.
