You can download a DRM-free copy of this standard here.
This BSI Flex provides recommendations and guidance to help organizations reduce the environmental impacts of space launches on Earth and its orbit, other celestial bodies their orbits, and outer space.
It has been updated and changed from a guide to a more specific code of practice, based on valuable industry feedback on the previous version.
The standard, along with BSI Flex 1969 v2.0 for overarching space sustainability principles, is sponsored by the UK Space Agency, and backed by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
BSI Flex 1971 v2.0 spans the entire lifecycle, from material extraction to decommissioning and covers:
The rapid growth in space activity, including a proliferation of commercial launches and satellites, has increased the importance of sustainable approaches and protecting the environment.
Applying the principles and recommendations in this code of practice can help organizations:
This BSI Flex is intended for use by launch service providers, spaceports, range providers, payload providers, launch brokers, and their supply chains.
It might also be of interest to those concerned with commissioning launches or seeking payload capacity.