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What is BSI Flex 1971 v2.0 about?
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.
What does it cover?
BSI Flex 1971 v2.0 spans the entire lifecycle, from material extraction to decommissioning and covers:
- integrating environmental mitigations into design, supply chain, manufacturing and construction;
- adopting engineering and operational strategies to minimize environmental impact; and
- incorporating sustainability into operational planning and execution.
Why does it matter?
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:
- identify and manage environmental risks;
- improve operational sustainability;
- align with industry best practice; and
- contribute to global efforts in space environmental protection.
Who is it for?
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.