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On the recordMarch 19, 2013
Space debris is really a problem. And I was struck several years ago, the deafening silence, lack of criticism of the Chinese when they launched their ASAT and blew up a satellite, adding tens of thousands of pieces of space debris that are up there that just add to the problem.
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Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

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Nelson highlights the issue of space debris and lack of criticism towards China's actions.

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