GAO Report Shows Necessity of SpaceX Environmental Review: Viasat
The GAO's report of various policy options for orbital debris and satellite reflectivity (see 2209300064) highlights the need for the FCC to do an environmental review of SpaceX's second-generation constellation plans, Viasat told the International Bureau Thursday. The report underscores…
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that SpaceX's Starlink could be responsible for the possible environmental impacts laid out in the report. "As such, it is both appropriate and necessary for the Commission to closely evaluate the likely environmental impacts of SpaceX’s proposed operations now, in the context of this application proceeding," Viasat said. SpaceX didn't comment.