3 rd annual manfred lachs conference montreal, quebec icao headquarters march 16&17, 2015 space...
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3RD Annual Manfred Lachs ConferenceMontreal, QuebecICAO HeadquartersMarch 16&17, 2015
Space Debris Removal as a First Step to Realizing a Legal Framework for Space Traffic ManagementMr. Yu Takeuchi, JAXA, JapanMs. Lauren Small-Pennefather, Canada
Towards a Comprehensive STM System Current environment is not sustainable “Congested, contested and competed” More State and non-State actors amplify
to add a fourth C-CHAOTIC to the triple C threat!
How do we define the rules of the road? How do we engage?
Number of Objects in Earth Orbit by Object Type(courtesy of Secure World Foundation, Space Sustainability: A Practical Guide 2014)
This chart displays a summary of all objects equal to or larger than 10 cm in Earth orbit.
The Equation… 22,000 objects in orbit+ 1,100 active satellites+ Exceeding speeds of 18,000 per hour
around the earth
= SPACE DEBRIS
The Space Treaties(courtesy of Secure World Foundation, Space Sustainability: A Practical Guide 2014)
Soft Law-A Model For Success Promotes the safe and secure use of
outer space and underpins the principles of the OST
Supplements an antiquated system No single legal rule/obligation to
regulate objects in outer space Encourages bilateral collaboration Increases collective State practice
The First Steps…. New international trends start with
bilateral agreements Relinquishment of rights Sharing liability in case of damage Removal is achieved under mutual
recognition and consent
The Next Steps…. Bold decisions of state actors Policy/regulatory/political/technical/
organizational Setting new standards Unified collective approach to space
debris removal Uphold the spirit of the intent of the OST
