01Abstract
As satellite launches rapidly increase, orbital debris is becoming one of the biggest threats to the future of space exploration. Through my involvement in asteroid search campaigns and NASA citizen science projects, I’ve seen how the next generation is ready to contribute to real space challenges — not just observe them.
This proposal explores community-driven approaches for monitoring, reducing, and managing orbital debris to help keep Earth’s orbit safe, sustainable, and accessible for future
02The problem
Earth’s orbit is becoming increasingly congested with active satellites, defunct spacecraft, and fragmented debris. Even centimeter-sized debris can severely damage satellites and spacecraft at orbital velocities, creating a cascading threat often referred to as the Kessler Syndrome.
As commercial and scientific space activity rapidly expands, orbital sustainability is becoming one of the most urgent long-term challenges in aerospace. Many satellites still lack effective end-of-life disposal systems, while tracking smaller debris remains difficult and limited.
Without scalable debris mitigation and orbital management systems, future exploration, research, communication, and scientific missions could become significantly more dangerous and expensive.
03What we need
I am looking for mentorship, feedback, collaboration, and opportunities to learn from people working in orbital mechanics, aerospace engineering, and debris mitigation research. I would also appreciate guidance on simulation tools, modeling approaches, and technical methods related to orbital debris mitigation and sustainable space infrastructure.
I hope to connect with people who are passionate about solving long-term challenges in space exploration through open, collaborative, and globally accessible research.
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