Sanctions for Space Debris: Protecting Earth's Orbit and Satellite Infrastructure.
This law introduces economic and visa sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that negligently or deliberately create space debris, such as non-functional objects in orbit. The goal is to compel international actors to manage satellites and rockets responsibly, indirectly protecting satellite services (GPS, communication) crucial for daily life. US citizens are not directly subject to these sanctions but benefit from increased space infrastructure security.
Key points
New Sanctions: Foreign persons responsible for negligence in creating space debris may have their assets in the US blocked and lose the right to enter the United States.
Service Protection: The rules aim to reduce the risk of orbital collisions, which is vital for maintaining the operation of satellite systems essential for navigation, weather forecasting, and communication.
Expired
Citizen Poll