Japan Develops International Rules for Space Debris Cleanup

By March 2026, the Japanese government, together with experts, aims to define legal and procedural rules for disposing of debris such as rocket fragments and defunct satellites. They are also working to clarify the process of obtaining information about debris from its owners, whether governmental or private organizations.

This initiative is intended to prepare for global discussions planned for 2026 under the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Earlier, American scientists at Sandia National Laboratories developed a method to track meteoroids and space debris using infrasound. This technology could help protect Earth and near-Earth space from both natural and human-made threats.