ESA Introduces Tool for Integrating Sustainability into Space Mission Design

The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled a new Assessment and Comparison Tool (ACT) designed to embed sustainability considerations into the early design phases of spacecraft and rockets. Developed with EPFL Space Center and now commercialized by EcoDeltaV, this tool allows engineers to evaluate environmental impact from launch through in-space operations and return. It aims to make sustainability a core metric for future space missions.