Space Environment and Debris: A Review of Micro-Meteoroids and Orbital Debris Impact Protection

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Auteurs principaux: Sharma, Binkal Kumar, Baskar, Harshitha
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author Sharma, Binkal Kumar
Baskar, Harshitha
author_facet Sharma, Binkal Kumar
Baskar, Harshitha
contents The threat posed by MMOD to spacecraft has escalated with the growing density of orbital objects, driven by the proliferation of satellite constellations such as Starlink and OneWeb. This paper reviews the current challenges and advancements in MMOD impact protection, emphasizing innovations in shielding technologies. The synthesis of recent developments highlights the role of hybrid materials, additive manufacturing, and international collaboration in ensuring spacecraft resilience while promoting orbital sustainability.
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spellingShingle Space Environment and Debris: A Review of Micro-Meteoroids and Orbital Debris Impact Protection
Sharma, Binkal Kumar
Baskar, Harshitha
Space Physics
The threat posed by MMOD to spacecraft has escalated with the growing density of orbital objects, driven by the proliferation of satellite constellations such as Starlink and OneWeb. This paper reviews the current challenges and advancements in MMOD impact protection, emphasizing innovations in shielding technologies. The synthesis of recent developments highlights the role of hybrid materials, additive manufacturing, and international collaboration in ensuring spacecraft resilience while promoting orbital sustainability.
title Space Environment and Debris: A Review of Micro-Meteoroids and Orbital Debris Impact Protection
topic Space Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.03957