Influence of Sustainable Development of Space Activities on Earth Ecology

Abstract

In the age of New Space, faces the global problem of orbit space constraint. Sustainable development of space activities will be possible only when space users implement technologies and practices suitable to avoid accumulating objects in orbit. Artificial debris in orbital space has reached catastrophic proportions. This harm the Earth's ecology leading to increased steps to transform a planet that is unsuitable for life. Based on the fractal analysis, the graphic interpretation of the components of SWOT-analysis of development of the rocket and space industry is built. It is found that the weak side and threat to the activities of the aerospace industry is the insufficient funding of implemented projects and inefficient distribution of finances between its components: science and production. It is proposed to use blockchain technology as an effective tool for the cybersecurity of space objects. The ecological risks from space activities that affect the Earth's ecology are analyzed. It is proven that the prevention of severe environmental consequences and minimization of the negative impact of the above threats require the introduction of environmental management systems in space activities.