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Japan seeks to create int'l rules on space debris removal
Japan will seek to establish international rules for the removal of human-made objects in space that could pose collision risks to satellites and the International Space Station if left in orbit, according to officials.
By the end of March, the Cabinet Office, in cooperation with experts, aims to identify legal and procedural issues involved in clearing space debris, such as fragments of rockets and satellites. Orbital space debris travels at speeds of 7 to 8 kilometers per second, making even small, lightweight fragments capable of causing serious damage in a collision. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency temporarily alters a satellite's trajectory when space debris is projected to be a threat.
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