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Author Colvin, Thomas J., author.

Title Cost and benefit analysis of orbital debris remediation / Thomas J. Colvin, John Karcz, Grace Wusk.

Publication Info. Washington, DC : NASA, Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, 2023.

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 137 pages) : color illustrations
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Note "March 10, 2023."
In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-137).
Contents Background. -- Methodology. -- Remediation of small debris. -- Remediation of large debris. -- Comparison of costs and benefits. -- Conclusions. -- Appendices. -- References.
Summary This report presents a cost-benefit analysis of various approaches to debris remediation, which refers to any action taken to reduce the risks posed by orbital debris by moving, removing, or reusing it. A thorough understanding of the near-term costs and benefits of different remediation approaches can inform decision-making regarding R&D investment and policy creation in this field.
Note Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (NASA, viewed on Sept. 1, 2023).
Subject Space debris -- Management -- Costs.
Space pollution -- Management -- Cost effectiveness.
Débris spatiaux -- Gestion -- Coût.
Added Author Karcz, John, author.
Wusk, Grace, author.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issuing body.
Gpo Item No. 0830-C (online)
Sudoc No. NAS 1.2:D 35/2

 
    
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