US issues first-ever fine for leaving junk in space

The US government has issued its first ever fine to a company for leaving space junk orbiting the Earth, BBC reports. The Federal Communications Commission fined Dish Network $150,000 (£125,000) for failing to move an old satellite far enough away from others in use. The company admitted it was liable for not shifting its EchoStar-7

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