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Why space debris cleanup might be a national security threat

  • Written by Saadia Pekkanen, Professor of International Studies; Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Washington
Why space debris cleanup might be a national security threatSpace debris in Earth orbit creates a dangerous obstacle course for satellites and astronauts. Dotted Yeti / Shutterstock.com

As an international relations scholar who studies space law and policy, I have come to realize what most people do not fully appreciate: Dealing with space debris is as much a national security issue as it is a technical one....

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