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.
Nelson highlights the issue of space debris and lack of criticism towards China's actions.
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We cannot identify every object. However, NEO Surveyor will be able to identify 90 percent of all the potential asteroids that are greater than 140 meters wide within the 10 years of the launch.
We are on the same page, and NASA owns and operates that local public water system, so we have every reason to continue this investigation.
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