On the recordMay 18, 2017
We are protecting other countries' $1 billion satellites from a piece of shrapnel that might be traveling at 33,000 miles an hour.
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congress.govWe are protecting other countries' $1 billion satellites from a piece of shrapnel that might be traveling at 33,000 miles an hour.
Cooper highlights the risks faced by satellites and lack of appreciation for U.S. efforts.
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