Speaker
Description
Ariane 6 is the future large European Launcher launched from the Guiana Space Center (CSG). Besides, Ariane 6 launcher program corresponds to the first full application of the French Space Operations Act (FSOA) from the beginning of an European Launch System development. ESA Space Debris Mitigations Policy is also applicable to Ariane 6 development program.
The presentation will summarize the mitigations that have been implemented in the Ariane 6 Launcher System to support space debris limitation required both by French Space Operations Act and ESA Space Debris Mitigations Policy. It will present hardware systems as well as software solutions, together with studies that have been performed to assess the compliance with space debris limitation requirements. It will cover all solutions implemented on Ariane 6 launcher system and on its mission definition in order to mitigate space debris generation.
The presentation will address Ariane 6 Upper Stage de-orbitation, tanks passivation and the evaluation of remaining space debris generation risks. It will also highlight concerns raised during the development phase with regards to space debris matters.
