Space debris is of growing concern as a threat to manned and unmanned spaceflight, and the purpose of the Conference is to provide a forum for presentations of results from research on the subject. These will range from the orbital debris environment projections for the International Space Station, through the detection of debris at altitudes of some 1000 km to the use of lasers in the control and removal of space debris. On 19 March a round table discussion will explore further steps to be taken to deal with space debris. The topicality of this theme is underlined by the launch later this year of the first element of the International Space Station, while telecommunications and Earth Observation satellites need to keep up with expanding world communications and environmental requirements over the coming years. Its purpose is to exchange results on space debris research, identify options for space debris mitigation, and promote joint research activities.
Journalists are welcome to attend the Second European Conference on Space Debris.