ORBITS Act of 2025
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Summary
The ORBITS Act of 2025 establishes a federal demonstration program to develop and test technologies for actively removing orbital debris from Earth's orbit. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish a prioritized list of debris targets within 90 days, and directs NASA to establish a competitive awards program for eligible entities (commercial companies, universities, and nonprofits) to research and demonstrate debris remediation technologies. The legislation also mandates development of uniform orbital debris standard practices and encourages international cooperation on debris mitigation.
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