German space firm warns of ‘malicious’ space junk

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Space debris is increasingly causing headaches for satellite builders and space companies, according to German space firm OHB.

‘It’s a problem,’ said chief executive Marco Fuchs from OHB, whose core business comprises low-orbiting and geostationary satellites.

What is needed, he said, are binding rules to ensure that satellites are cleared away after their end of use and do not pose a danger.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency