Chinese megaconstellation launch creates field of space debris

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24 points·CuriousIndian··9 comments

Over 300 pieces according to US Space Command https://x.com/US_SpaceCom/status/1821615199230816555

Excuse my ignorance - even if just a rethorical question: Is this not punishable? Isn't there some body aggrieved parties could report this too for sanctions?

Even if through negligence - even through merely their (Chinese) "de-emphasizing" care about the amount of debris they generate - this could very well be a strategy to make it harder for everyone else to compete ...

There does seem to be a treaty addressing that [1] [2] which discusses the liability in various circumstances, but it would take someone well versed in space law to answer your question.

[1]: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/int...

[2]: https://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf

Interesting links. Appreciated.-

> Isn't there some body aggrieved parties could report this too for sanctions?

Sorry, but what are they going to do if China refuses to pay those sanctions? And who will want to escalate those into tariffs etc?

Once you are a super power rules don't apply to you.

I am aware.-

I just find it objectionable.-

Imagine any superpower dumping garbage into the ocean - for example ...

PS. Then again, they often do ...

Original reporting my Slingshot Aerospace: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/slingshot-aerospace_slingshot...

The "gentlemanly" era of space exploration is over.-

The free-for-all's begun.-

> Space debris at such altitudes, where there is very little atmospheric drag, can remain in orbit for decades or longer, depending on the size and density of the debris and other variables.

Extra shitty. :(

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