AIAA SP-016-2 : 1999

1 Background
2 Recent Developments Focusing Attention on Debris
   Regulation of Commercial Space Operation
3 MEO/LEO Constellations
4 Debris Mitigation Measures
5 U.S. Laws, Policies, and Regulations
6 Congressional Legislation
7 White House Policy Initiatives
8 Interagency Policy Coordination
9 National Policy on Orbital Debris
10 NASA Policy and Debris Mitigation Guidelines
11 Department of Defense Policy
12 Federal Agency Regulation of Orbital Debris From
   Commercial Space Operations
13 The Federal Aviation Administration
14 The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and
   Atmospheric Administration
15 The Federal Communications Commission
16 Private Contracts
17 Conclusion

Briefs on the emerging legal regime for orbital debris mitigation. Gives an overview of the relevant laws, policies, and regulations on orbital debris mitigation and will serve as a useful reference for the space community.