Martian Debris Avoidance

Martian Debris Avoidance is a space safety workflow that reduces collision risk with tracked objects and mission-generated debris for Mars relay, rover, and entry 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 Martian Debris Avoidance when the rover started a high-latency science pass, so the team could avoid unsafe passes without overusing fuel before the next mission decision point.”