Threats to U.S. National Security Interests in Space : Orbital Debris Mitigation and Removal

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Defines and assesses threat posed by orbital debris. Reviews steps that have been taken thus far to mitigate this threat, including remediation; considers what might be done to ensure the long-term...

Defines and assesses threat posed by orbital debris. Reviews steps that have been taken thus far to mitigate this threat, including remediation; considers what might be done to ensure the long-term sustainability of the space environment; and reviews issues for Congress.

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