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15j | Spotlight Talk | Yasuhito Uto – Emerging Issues in Space Sustainability

Technological Advancements in Post-mission Disposal Devices and Views on the Policy and Business Initiatives Necessary to Mature this Technology What if satellites carried their own “safety airbag”? In this Track II Spotlight Talk from the 7th Summit for Space Sustainability, Yasuhito Uto, CEO of BULL Co., Ltd (Japan), presents the company’s work on post-mission disposal (PMD) technologies that reduce orbital debris risk at the design stage. Uto shares how BULL’s HORN device—a compact, power-free backup system—enables automatic de-orbit even if a satellite fails. He also explains why international collaboration, especially with France, Arianespace, and Avio, is vital to close the gap between regulation and technical capability. This talk bridges engineering, policy, and industry, showing how innovation in PMD design can make sustainability a built-in feature of every mission. Timestamps 00:00 – Opening remarks in French – gratitude to France and BULL’s European partners 00:25 – “Actually, I tried to start in France because my company has a French subsidiary.” 00:50 – Introducing BULL and the focus on post-mission disposal devices 01:25 – “Debris is increasing faster than our ability to manage it.” 02:10 – PMD devices as prevention rather than reaction 03:00 – “Our PMD devices act like an airbag for satellites.” 03:45 – Overview of the HORN device – lightweight, power-free, independent 04:40 – Applications for satellites and launch vehicles 05:15 – Partnerships with Arianespace and Avio for Europe–Japan cooperation 06:00 – “Balanced policies turn responsibility into opportunity.” 06:35 – Future policy and market needs for PMD maturity 07:15 – “This is not a race to win — it’s a mission to share.” 07:40 – Closing remarks and thanks Speaker Yasuhito Uto, Chief Executive Officer, BULL Co., Ltd Keywords / Tags space sustainability, BULL Japan, post-mission disposal, PMD, HORN device, de-orbit technology, orbital debris, end-of-life satellite, passive disposal, Arianespace, Avio, Japan–France cooperation, space policy, responsible design, Secure World Foundation, SWF Summit Paris 2024 Watch more Track II Spotlight Talks from the 7th Summit for Space Sustainability to discover how global innovators are integrating responsibility into every stage of space mission design.