S. 1898Introduced
ORBITS Act of 2025
Require federal agencies to advance orbital debris remediation research, demonstration missions, updated mitigation standards, and space traffic coordination practices
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require federal agencies to advance orbital debris remediation research, demonstration missions, updated mitigation standards, and space traffic coordination practices
Key points
- Establish NASA demonstration project
- Require debris remediation list
- Authorize remediation service contracts
- Direct mitigation standards update
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-18 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
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