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Orbital debris mitigation compliance guide: navigating IADC guidelines, FCC 5-year rule, and ESA Zero Debris Charter
Maps the evolving regulatory landscape for orbital debris: the FCC's 2024 rule shortening post-mission disposal to 5 years, IADC's 25-year guideline, ESA's Zero Debris Charter targeting zero new debris by 2030, and France's LOS Act requiring disposal plans. Covers compliance obligations for constellation operators launching 100+ satellites annually.