Lunar Debris Avoidance

Lunar Debris Avoidance is a space safety workflow that reduces collision risk with tracked objects and mission-generated debris for Moon surface and cislunar mission operations. It uses conjunction screening, maneuver planning, and operator signoff so teams can avoid unsafe passes without overusing fuel while keeping evidence, reliability, and public-safe operational boundaries clear.

“The mission team used Lunar Debris Avoidance when the lander crossed into a polar shadow region, so the team could avoid unsafe passes without overusing fuel before the next mission decision point.”