(iv) Space debris

(v) Space debris

(i) Space debris

(i) Space debris

National research on space debris, safety of space objects with nuclear power sources on board and problems relating to their collision with space debris

(e) Report on the activities of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee on space debris mitigation guidelines and supporting document , by the representative of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).

The view was expressed that the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines could be endorsed by the Subcommittee as the technical background to the document on space debris mitigation being developed in the framework of the Working Group on Space Debris.

The Scientific and Technical Subcommittee had also continued its work on space debris, under a new workplan for the period 2005 to 2007, and the Working Group on Space Debris had finalized the first draft of a document on space debris mitigation.

Pursuant to paragraph 17 of General Assembly resolution 59 116, the Subcommittee reconvened the Working Group on Space Debris to consider, as necessary, the proposals of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee on space debris mitigation and any related comments that might be received.

Consideration by the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee of the comments received from member States of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space on the proposals on space debris mitigation

(c) Research on space debris using Ukraine's radio communications systems

Concern over the technical littering' of space and the problem posed by space debris was expressed.

The Subcommittee had also made significant progress on space debris mitigation, having agreed on a two year workplan to develop a document based on the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines.

Tests of space weapons in near earth orbits will exacerbate the already serious problem of space debris.

The Subcommittee agreed that Member States and regional space agencies should again be invited to provide reports on national research on space debris, safety of space objects with nuclear power sources (NPS) on board and problems relating to their collision with space debris.

(a) Note by the Secretariat on national research on space debris, safety of space objects with nuclear power sources on board and problems relating to their collision with space debris (A AC.105 838 and Add.1)

Status of consultations on the space debris mitigation guidelines held by the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee Steering Group from 19 to 22 April 2004 and on 5 October 2004

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

(b) Space debris related activities in Japan , by the representative of Japan

The problem of space debris brought about varying reactions from the participants.

Another highly technical subject of concern to the Subcommittee was space debris.

Such debris was a hazard to both vehicles and persons in space.

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

Debris are threatening to degrade the already fragile space environment and may render space unfit for human endeavours.

Space debris havoc would damage the interests of all and put human exploration of space to an end.

With regard to the space debris problem, space research and activities in Ukraine are aimed at the following objectives

Risks are posed by radiation, by natural meteoroids and debris from human space activities.

(a) The prevention and reduction of space debris resulting from the launch of carrier rockets

The Subcommittee heard the following scientific and technical presentations on the subject of space debris

(a) A note by the Secretariat on national research on space debris, safety of space objects with nuclear power sources on board and problems relating to their collision with space debris, containing replies received from member States on the issue (A AC.105 838 and Add.1)

The Committee noted that the United States had endorsed the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines and that its domestic agencies were implementing debris mitigation practices consistent with them.

It noted that the General Assembly, in its resolution 59 116, had called for the continuation of national research on the question, the development of improved technology for monitoring space debris and the compilation and dissemination of data on space debris.

The Subcommittee noted with appreciation that IADC had continued its efforts to achieve further progress in understanding the various technical aspects connected with space debris, taking into account the comments submitted by member States to the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines.

The Subcommittee noted that the United States had endorsed the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines and that its domestic agencies were implementing debris mitigation practices consistent with the IADC guidelines.

The Subcommittee agreed that national research on space debris should continue and that Member States should make available to all interested parties the results of that research, including information on practices that had proved effective in minimizing the creation of space debris.

(b) Continue regular reporting by Member States and international organizations on their space debris research programmes. In addition, request that Member States and international organizations also continue, on a voluntary basis, to report to the Subcommittee on their space debris mitigation practices

The Assembly also agreed that international cooperation was needed to expand appropriate and affordable strategies to minimize the impact of space debris on future space missions.

The view was expressed that awareness of the potential of debris to render space unusable had tempered but not halted the consideration of space based weapons.

(c) Russian Federation activities in the field of space debris mitigation , by the representative of the Russian Federation

(d) United States space debris environment and policy updates for 2004 , by the representative of the United States

The effects of orbital debris on space security and the urgent need for action were a major focus.

It attached special importance to the development of strategies aimed at minimizing the possible consequences of space debris.

Some delegations expressed the view that in order for States to continue having unrestricted access to outer space, all space faring nations should be implementing space debris mitigation measures as expeditiously as possible.

The view was expressed that the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines were solid, technically based measures for any nation to adopt and implement in its national space activities.