Launch site soil contamination
Spillage of propellants and combustion byproducts contaminate soil and groundwater at launch facilities.
Components
Lifecycle Stages
Environmental Concerns
Obligations (1)
Environmental impact assessment for launch sites
MediumLaunch operators must conduct environmental impact assessments covering soil, water, air quality, and wildlife impacts at and around launch facilities.
Opportunities (2)
Green propellant adoption
HighTransition to non-toxic propellants such as AF-M315E or LMP-103S to eliminate hydrazine-related risks and simplify handling procedures, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Reusable launch vehicles
HighSupport development of fully reusable launch systems to dramatically reduce per-launch environmental impact and cost.