The Journal of Space Commerce

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FAA Reauthorization Bill Addresses Reentering Space Junk

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Tom Patton
Jun 16, 2023
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Buried deep in the nearly 800 page FAA reauthorization bill is a section directing the agency to keep track of space debris, and develop ways to mitigate potential conflicts with aircraft as debris reenters Earth's atmosphere.

The bill crafted by the House Transportation Committee calls for the FAA to establish a program to track objects that are potenti…

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