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UN Adopts Resolution Against Anti-Satellite Tests to Prevent More Space Debris
Yesterday, an overwhelming majority of countries voted in favour of a United Nations resolution against tests of anti-satellite (ASAT) missile systems, with Russia and China voting against its adoption.
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Debris From Russian Anti-Satellite Test Nearly Slammed Into Chinese Satellite
A Chinese satellite almost bit the dust on Tuesday when debris produced by Russia’s 2021 anti-satellite test zipped past at an uncomfortably close distance.