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Support for Anti-Satellite Missile Test Ban: Space Safety

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution expresses support for an international ban on destructive anti-satellite missile tests. The goal is to protect satellites crucial for daily life, such as navigation, communications, and financial transactions, from dangerous space debris. These actions help ensure the stability of satellite services, impacting citizens' safety and the functioning of many aspects of their lives.
Key points
Protecting Satellites: The resolution supports a ban on anti-satellite missile tests that create dangerous debris, threatening satellites used for navigation, communication, and financial transactions.
Service Stability: Reducing space debris helps ensure the continuous operation of satellite services, which is crucial for daily life, from weather forecasting to banking.
International Cooperation: The U.S. encourages other nations to join the voluntary moratorium on tests, strengthening space safety and stability for everyone.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the draft United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/C.1/77/L.62 calling upon member states to commit not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests, introduced by the United States at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Print number: HRES 1515
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2022-12-08