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# ESA Zero Debris Charter
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**Type:** Voluntary governance framework
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**Organizer:** European Space Agency (ESA)
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**Domain:** Orbital debris mitigation
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## Overview
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The ESA Zero Debris Charter is a voluntary framework for orbital debris mitigation with principles-based commitments rather than specific operational constraints.
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## Key Commitments
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- No release of harmful debris
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- Zero uncontrolled reentries above certain risk thresholds
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- Passivation after mission completion
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## Signatories
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- Amazon Project Kuiper (joined 2025-2026)
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- Growing EU/ESA operator base
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## Comparison to Other Frameworks
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The ESA Zero Debris Charter is more principles-based than the FCC's five-year deorbit rule (binding operational constraint) and represents an alternative to the WEF Clear Orbit Secure Future guidelines.
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## Timeline
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- **2025-2026** — Amazon Project Kuiper joins as signatory
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- **2026-01** — SpaceNews notes Amazon's participation in ESA charter while declining WEF guidelines, revealing selective governance strategy |