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Don Beyer: “There is an increased likelihood of a collision with space debris at the altitudes at which the JPSS satellites fly.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
There is an increased likelihood of a collision with space debris at the altitudes at which the JPSS satellites fly.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting concerns about satellite safety and operational longevity.

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