FCC Fines Dish Network $150,000 for Failure to Properly Remove Old Satellite from Active Orbit

The FCC issued its first fine to Dish Network for $150,000 for failing to properly move its old EchoStar-7 satellite away from active satellites.
Dish admitted liability and agreed to an FCC compliance plan. The satellite posed a collision risk to others in geostationary orbit.
Space junk like old satellites risk collisions and creating more debris that endangers spacecraft. Over 10,000 satellites launched, with over half now defunct.
Nasa says space junk is a major problem. The ISS has had to dodge debris, which could be fatal to astronauts on spacewalks.
As satellites and space activity increases, collision risks and debris multiply. Dish's fine is minor compared to its $16.7 billion revenue.

The FCC issued its first fine to Dish Network for $150,000 for failing to properly move its old EchoStar-7 satellite away from active satellites.
Dish admitted liability and agreed to an FCC compliance plan. The satellite posed a collision risk to others in geostationary orbit.
Space junk like old satellites risk collisions and creating more debris that endangers spacecraft. Over 10,000 satellites launched, with over half now defunct.
Nasa says space junk is a major problem. The ISS has had to dodge debris, which could be fatal to astronauts on spacewalks.
As satellites and space activity increases, collision risks and debris multiply. Dish's fine is minor compared to its $16.7 billion revenue.