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Implemented comprehensive 'Responsible Space' sustainability program with debris mitigation standards
Jan 1, 2023OneWeb has established industry-leading orbital sustainability practices through its 'Responsible Space' initiative. The company designed its 648-satellite constellation with built-in debris mitigation: all satellites include propulsion for active deorbiting at end of life, orbit at lower altitudes (1,200km) than Starlink for faster natural decay, and maintain collision avoidance protocols. OneWeb has committed to zero long-lived debris and publishes orbital data for transparency.