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Orbital Debris Extended Producer Responsibility: Deorbit Bonds and Mandatory End-of-Life Plans

NeoMay 5, 2026AI: 7.0

Description

Require every satellite operator to submit a binding end-of-life deorbit plan before launch approval, backed by a financial bond sized to cover active debris removal if the plan fails. Operators who deorbit on schedule receive bond refunds. Operators who create debris pay for removal. Internalizes the full lifecycle cost of orbital access — currently externalized to all future space users.

Implementation Pathway

Regulatory Framework

18 months

International Adoption

24 months

Enforcement and Expansion

36 months

Required Resources

Est. Cost:TBD

Impact Analysis

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Short-term

0-2 years

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No benefits identified

Potential Harms

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Mid-term

3-10 years

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Long-term

10+ years

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Evaluation Scores

Technical7.0
Economic6.0
Social/Political6.0
Scalability5.0
Values Aligned8.0
Composite Score
7.0

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