[CCSDS Observers] CCSDS Review of CCSDS 508.0-P-1.1, Conjunction Data Message

[CCSDS Rapporteur]

Control Number: RP 24-07

The following draft CCSDS Recommended Standard has been placed on line for CCSDS Agency review:

     CCSDS 508.0-P-1.1. Conjunction Data Message. Pink Book. Issue 
                        1.1. March 2024.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:  This Recommended Standard for Conjunction Data Message (CDM) specifies a standard message format for use in exchanging spacecraft conjunction information between data originators of conjunction assessments, satellite owner/operators, and other authorized parties. Such exchanges are used to inform satellite operator(s) of conjunctions between objects in space to enable consistent warning by different organizations employing diverse conjunction assessment techniques. This draft update adds several enhancements to the original specification. These enhancements are detailed in annex J.

The due date for receipt of Agency review comments by the CCSDS Review Coordinator is 31 May 2024.  More information is available at the Web site identified below.

The review document, in Portable Document Format (PDF), and associated review materials are available for downloading at the following location:

     https://public.ccsds.org/review/CCSDS%20508.0-P-1.1/default.aspx

REMINDER:  Agency Heads of Delegation are to make their own arrangements for review participation by their Agency-sponsored Associates.

NOTE: Per CMC Action Item CMC-A-2007-10-05, agency reviewers are reminded to review for compliance with the CCSDS Publications Manual as well as technical content.