Amid Crowded Skies, FAA Kills Rule Aimed at Regulating Space Junk
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Source: ProPublica
Published: 2026-03-12 20:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Regulation
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Space, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Snippet:
The Trump administration is backing off a rule aimed at stopping commercial space companies from leaving rocket bodies in Earth’s orbit, a practice that experts say could threaten public safety and telecommunications.
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