---
title: "Report: The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap (Aerospace 2021)"
id: 71592
type: "post"
slug: "report-the-in-space-rescue-capability-aerospace-2021"
author: "NSE"
published: "2024-02-19T05:00:00+00:00"
modified: "2024-02-22T00:41:01+00:00"
canonical: "https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/02/19/report-the-in-space-rescue-capability-aerospace-2021/"
markdown_url: "https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/02/19/report-the-in-space-rescue-capability-aerospace-2021.md"
description: "The report emphasizes the current lack of plans and capabilities for timely in-space rescue of crew from distressed spacecraft, highlighting the risks space…"
language: "en-US"
category:
  - "Industry Reports, Papers And E-books"
  - "Space Economy"
  - "Space Exploration"
  - "Space Logistics"
  - "Space Technology"
  - "Spacecraft Systems: Space Segment"
  - "Upstream Market"
post_tag:
  - "Human Spaceflight"
  - "Maritime"
  - "Policy"
  - "Space Travel"
  - "Spacecraft"
---

# Report: The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap (Aerospace 2021)

![](https://i0.wp.com/newspaceeconomy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cates_spacerescue_20210728-01-1.jpg?resize=696%2C901&ssl=1)

[Download report](https://csps.aerospace.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Cates_SpaceRescue_20210728.pdf)

## Synopsis

The report emphasizes the current lack of plans and capabilities for timely in-space rescue of crew from distressed spacecraft, highlighting the risks space travelers face. It calls for the development of effective in-space rescue capabilities, drawing parallels with historical maritime explorers and submarine rescue operations to illustrate the importance of having such systems in place. The paper discusses potential solutions and policy options to improve safety during space travel, advocating for urgent action to close the capability gaps in space rescue policies.