Orbital debris - Status and possibilities for control
The severity and significance for the future use of space of the continued deposition of orbital debris into the near-earth environment is examined, and approaches to controlling the growing orbital debris population are discussed. Three categories of options are considered: those requiring minimal impact on operations, those requiring changes in hardware or operations, and those requiring technology development. The necessary role of the international community is these efforts is emphasized.
Mcknight, D.↗