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This is a pretty small fine, for a case where the operator somehow failed to conserve enough fuel. So while they did vacate their prime GEO real estate, they co
by zugi 3y ago
This is a pretty small fine, for a case where the operator somehow failed to conserve enough fuel. So while they did vacate their prime GEO real estate, they could only get 40% of the way to the graveyard orbit.
But it sets the precedent for the future that even mistakes will be fined.
- p-e-w 3y agoIt sets the precedent that fines are inconsequential, not even really "cost of doing business", but completely irrelevant.