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>An estimate is made for the total cost of clearing significant space junk.

The same bullshit as carbon credits: we make up a number, make companies pay it, and feel good about ourselves.

Actually, no. I assume major debris is tracked.

So, we can verifiably determine whether the money has done its job or not.

Or shall we do nothing?

You can do whatever you want, just don't pretend that the amount of the fine is not completely arbitrary.

I'm not pretending. And it doesn't have to be arbitrary.

Your comparing two completely different issus.