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ISO 20893:2021
Scope
This document defines detailed space debris mitigation requirements and recommendations for the design and operation of launch vehicle orbital stages in Earth orbit.
The requirements defined in this document are applicable for:
— avoiding the release of space debris;
— disposing of a launch vehicle orbital stage after the end of its mission so as to avoid a break-up in orbit;
— disposing of a launch vehicle orbital stage after the end of its mission so as to minimize interference with the protected regions;
— safely re-entering a launch vehicle orbital stage.
ISO 20893:2021 Referenced Document
ISO 24113 Space systems — Space debris mitigation requirements*, 2023-05-01 Update
ISO 20893:2021 history
2021ISO 20893:2021 Space systems - Detailed space debris mitigation requirements for launch vehicle orbital stages