About Us
Advancing Sustainable Space Operations
The Clean Orbit Foundation (COF) is an independent research and education nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable space operations and addressing the growing challenges of space debris. Through awareness, advocacy, education, and collaboration, the COF unites global stakeholders to drive meaningful progress toward a sustainable space environment. Beyond just promoting sustainability, the COF is helping lay the foundations for a circular space economy (CSE), a system that prioritizes reuse, recycling, and resource management to ensure the long-term viability of space activities in orbit and beyond.
Our Team
Kyle Cybul
Henry Yaeger
Our Approach to
Space Sustainability
Awareness
We’re bridging a crucial gap in understanding the immediate threat of space debris. While awareness has grown in commercial and government sectors, the general public remains largely uninformed. Our mission is to make the world aware that the problem is urgent. Through increased awareness, we can effectively educate and discuss sustainable solutions, advocating for prompt action.
Education
We believe education is key to addressing the pressing issue of space debris. By providing accessible knowledge, we empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions. Education forms the foundation for understanding the urgency, fostering collaboration, and implementing sustainable practices. Our commitment to education is a catalyst for positive change, ensuring a shared responsibility for a cleaner and safer orbital environment.
Advocacy
We advocate because the challenge of space debris demands a united response. Through advocacy, we strive to influence policies and practices that prioritize space sustainability. By amplifying the importance of responsible space activities, we aim to garner support and drive collective action. Advocacy is our tool to shape a future where global stakeholders prioritize the responsible use of space for the benefit of humanity and the longevity of our orbital environment.
Collaboration
We champion international collaboration because the challenge of space sustainability transcends borders. By fostering collaboration among governments, agencies, commercial entities, and academia worldwide, we aim to pool expertise, share resources, and collectively tackle space debris challenges. Our commitment to international collaboration is driven by the belief that a unified global effort is essential for creating effective and lasting solutions, ensuring a cleaner and safer orbital environment for all.
Mission
Advancing sustainable space operations by driving awareness, education, and advocacy while uniting global stakeholders to lay the foundation for a CSE.
Vision
A future where a CSE is fully realized, enabling sustainable space operations as the global standard.
Values
Sustainability
Stewardship
Cooperation
Peaceful Use of Space
Transparency
