Sustainable Space Systems & Orbital Lifecycle

Propose a space mission addressing sustainability across the full orbital lifecycle

Objective

Propose a space mission or subsystem addressing sustainability across the full orbital lifecycle: design, launch, operation, and end-of-life (deorbiting or reuse).

Online Phase Deliverables

1
Mission Concept Paper (PDF) with sustainability KPIs and end-of-life plan
2
Simulation / Tool Outputs (Orbit lifetime analysis, debris mitigation)
3
Demo Video (2–3 minutes) with mission storyboard and key metrics
4
Presentation Deck (PDF)

Finals Deliverables

1
7-minute pitch with orbit visualizations
2
Judges Q&A session

Technical Requirements

Orbit lifetime analysis tools
Debris mitigation or propellant optimization

Primary Use Case

Full orbital lifecycle from design to deorbiting or reuse

Phase 1 – Online Evaluation

Criterion	Weight	Description
Mission Sustainability Design	30%	Lifecycle thinking from design to end-of-life
Technical Feasibility	30%	Logical orbit and subsystem assumptions
Simulation & KPI Evidence	20%	Orbit lifetime or debris mitigation outputs
Impact Potential	10%	Long-term orbital environment benefit
Documentation Quality	10%	Structured, clear mission paper

Phase 2 – Finals Evaluation

Criterion	Weight	Description
Lifecycle Sustainability Defense	30%	Strong debris mitigation argument
Technical Validation	30%	Ability to defend orbital mechanics & assumptions
Orbit Visualization & Demo	15%	Clear mission visualization
Long-Term Impact Discussion	15%	Understanding of space sustainability
Presentation & Professionalism	10%	Confident, well-structured pitch