"Europe Takes the Lead in Space Debris Management and Launch Competitiveness"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced its "Zero Debris approach" to significantly reduce space debris in Earth and Lunar orbits by 2030. To promote global action, ESA has facilitated the Zero Debris Charter, a global initiative for all space entities to sign and follow towards achieving a zero debris future. The charter has been finalized and more than 40 organizations have actively engaged in its development. The goal is to bring together space actors worldwide to create no more debris by 2030 and ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. Interested entities can register their intent to sign the charter, with signing ceremonies planned for the first half of 2024.