Article Published On
May 22, 2025

SWF Voices Support for New Bipartisan ORBITS Act

Orbital Debris
Space Sustainability
Space Policy
Space Governance

SWF Backs ORBITS Act to Advance U.S. Leadership in Space Sustainability

Secure World Foundation has released a statement supporting the bipartisan Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act, introduced by Senators Hickenlooper, Lummis, Cantwell, and Wicker. The Act outlines a U.S. demonstration program for active debris removal and calls for the development of uniform orbital debris standards—steps SWF sees as critical to ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of space.

“As orbital congestion and debris risks mount, this legislation is a strong signal of U.S. commitment to responsible space stewardship,” the statement notes.

Read the full statement.

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