IN-SPACe issues guidelines for planned re-entry of space objects
IN-SPACe has released new guidelines requiring authorization for the planned re-entry of space objects by Indian and foreign entities. The rules aim to minimize risks to people and property while exempting natural orbital decay.
Why it matters
As private space activity grows, establishing regulatory frameworks for space debris and re-entry is critical for global safety and environmental compliance.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the single-window agency for all space-sector activities undertaken by private entities, has issued guidelines for the planned re-entry of space objects into the Earth’s atmosphere.
A document titled ‘Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of Indian Space Policy-2023 in Respect of Authorisation for Undertaking Planned Re-entry of Space Objects’, released on July 23, states that any planned re-entry of a space object by an Indian entity, whether within or outside Indian territory, requires authorisation from IN-SPACe.
Similarly, non-Indian entities intending to undertake the planned re-entry of their space objects must obtain IN-SPACe authorisation through their India-incorporated entities.
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