THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SPACE PLAN 2006-2015 AND ACTIVITIES IN SPACE DEBRIS PROBLEMS

摘要

Space activity is an essential part of overall mankind activity. Since the first space flights the great number of useless objects had occupied near-Earth space thus forming space debris population. Risk of damage for functioning and future space systems, as well as to people and property on the ground is being increased consistently from year to year. Current practice of space vehicles designing and operation is needed to be adapted in order to protect near-Earth space environment. The Russian Federation shares space community concerns about space debris problem, first of all, with respect to the International Space Station and manned space flights safety. The Russian Federation adheres to the UN COPUOS activities on space debris problem and participates in the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) activities.