Space Sustainability Rating to launch in June

The Space Sustainability Rating (SSR), hosted by the eSpace-EPFL Space Center, will allow space operators to improve their mission sustainability …
Space Sustainability Rating to launch in June
SSR’s rating system. Credit: SSR

Edinburgh, 21 April 2022. – The Space Sustainability Rating (SSR), hosted by the eSpace-EPFL Space Center, will allow space operators to improve their mission sustainability by obtaining a rating after transparent, data-based assessments and actionable guidance that support space debris mitigation efforts. The program, under which spacecraft and satellite operators will be scored based on space debris mitigation measures, will go live in June 2022.

The SSR is a voluntary rating and certification system available for all space actors who wish to join. It assess the level of sustainability of the missions by focusing on six aspects comprising collision avoidance process and data sharing. 

Detectability, mission index (the level of harmful physical interference), assessing compliance with international standards and regulations are also among the criteria. The last aspect to be assessed is the range of actions needed to increase the probability of successful external services. After completing the rating, the SSR will offer tailored and actionable practical guidance to enhance the missions’ sustainability level.

The SSR was developed in the last three years by the World Economic Forum, ESA, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BryceTech and the University of Texas at Austin among others. Leading space actors, including Stellar, the Nihon University in Japan, and the Secure World Foundation have already joined the initiative.

Picture of SpaceWatch.GLOBAL
SpaceWatch.GLOBAL
Continue Reading
Business Club - Thank You
Join BusinessClub
SWGL FanShop

Don't Miss Any Updates

NEWSLETTER

Subscribe now to receive the best of space insights directly in your inbox! Free of charge, finished in just 20 seconds!
* Required
Email
Contact
Newsletter
Please select the newsletter of your choice *

Yes, I would like to receive the selected newsletters for free.

You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us. We respect your information. For details, check our Privacy Policy.
By clicking below, you agree to our terms, in particular the transfer of data to Mailchimp.
.