spacedebris
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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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Space Rock Strike on Webb Telescope Was Just Bad Luck, NASA Team Says
In late May, the Webb Space Telescope’s tranquil commissioning process was interrupted by an uncommonly large micrometeoroid strike on one of the $US10 ($14) billion observatory’s mirrors. Now, a NASA-led analysis of the event indicates the impact was a statistical anomaly and the telescope will be less susceptible to space rock damage in the future.
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U.S. Watchdog Demands Deeper Environmental Reviews of Proposed Satellite Constellations
In a new report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reevaluate how large constellations of satellites are regulated and approved for launch.
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White House Warns Russia Against Shooting Down U.S. Satellites
The National Security Council is having to respond to comments made earlier this week by a senior Russian foreign ministry official who warned that commercial satellites operated by the U.S. and its allies, if used to support the Ukrainian war effort, could become legitimate targets.