DISE: A Dynamic Integrated Space Economy Model for Orbital Debris Mitigation Policy Evaluation

Anelí Bongers, Cesar Ortiz () and Jose Torres ()
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Cesar Ortiz: Department of Economics, Thompson Rivers University

No 03-2024, Space Economics Working Papers from Institute for Space Economics

Abstract: This paper presents the Dynamic Integrated Space-Economy (DISE) model, which is designed to study the economic implications of alternative policies aimed at mitigating orbital debris. The DISE model combines a standard neoclassical growth model with a physical space model for orbital debris dynamics. The economic model categorizes capital assets into two types: Earth's capital and Space's capital (i.e., satellites). DISE is intended to calculate the cost of space debris and its impact on the global economy. The model is simulated for a 200-year period under different scenarios, including a clean space environment, laissez-faire, de-orbiting policy, debris-free launch systems, a combination of de-orbiting and debris-free launch vehicles, and collision avoidance.

Keywords: Outer space; Orbital debris; Satellites, Integrated Assessment Models; Mitigation policies. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D62 E22 H23 Q53 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32 pages
Date: 2024-09, Revised 2024-09
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