Space sustainability The economics of space debris in perspective

This paper explores selected long-term sustainability issues related to increasing activities in outer space, with a particular focus on the economics of space debris. It reviews trends of selected space sustainability issues and discusses a range of possible policy actions. A notable policy respons...

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Main Author: Undseth, Marit
Other Authors: Jolly, Claire, Olivari, Mattia
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2020
Series:OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy Papers
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