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Over 300 pieces according to US Space Command https://x.com/US_SpaceCom/status/1821615199230816555 https://x.com/US_SpaceCom/status/1821615199230816555

• Bluestein 2y ago
  Excuse my ignorance - even if just a rethorical question: Is this not punishable? Isn't there some body aggrieved parties could report this too for sanctions? Even if through negligence - even through merely their (Chinese) "de-emphasizing" care about the amount of debris they generate - this could very well be a strategy to make it harder for everyone else to compete ...
  • CuriousIndian 2y ago
    There does seem to be a treaty addressing that [1] [2] which discusses the liability in various circumstances, but it would take someone well versed in space law to answer your question. [1]: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/introliability-convention.html https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/int... [2]: https://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf https://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf
    • Bluestein 2y ago
      Interesting links. Appreciated.-
  • Pet_Ant 2y ago
    > Isn't there some body aggrieved parties could report this too for sanctions? Sorry, but what are they going to do if China refuses to pay those sanctions? And who will want to escalate those into tariffs etc? Once you are a super power rules don't apply to you.
    • Bluestein 2y ago
      I am aware.- I just find it objectionable.- Imagine any superpower dumping garbage into the ocean - for example ... PS. Then again, they often do ...