On the recordJuly 24, 2012
Mr. Gerstenmaier, we worry about space debris and, from time to time, have to worry about lifting the orbit of the station in order to avoid space debris.
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congress.govMr. Gerstenmaier, we worry about space debris and, from time to time, have to worry about lifting the orbit of the station in order to avoid space debris.
Bill Nelson expresses concern about space debris affecting the space station's orbit.
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