NASA Administrator Statement on Chinese Rocket Debris
May 09 2021 - 12:31AM
PR Newswire (US)
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator
Sen. Bill Nelson released the
following statement Saturday regarding debris from the Chinese Long
March 5B rocket:
"Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and
property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize
transparency regarding those operations.
"It is clear that China is
failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space
debris.
"It is critical that China and
all spacefaring nations and commercial entities act responsibly and
transparently in space to ensure the safety, stability, security,
and long-term sustainability of outer space activities."
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