Secure World Foundation

“More than 11,200 active satellites currently orbit the Earth, providing tangible social, scientific, security, and economic benefits to billions of individuals all over the globe. Yet the ability to provide these important benefits from outer space is now threatened by a number of challenges. The Earth’s orbital space environment constitutes a finite resource that is being used by an increasing number of space actors.” “Recognizing the rapid increase in the number of actors in outer space and the urgent need to promote norms of behavior and best practices to ensure sustainable activities in space, SWF is committed to facilitating dialogue, informing policy decisions, and fostering international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.”