Clean up orbit first, then we can think about space factories, says FCC
The US Federal Communications Commission is looking at how it can help kickstart manufacturing in space, but said orbital debris needs to be addressed first.
The FCC's notice of inquiry will look into uses of ISAM including in-flight satellite refueling, inspections and repairs of orbital spacecraft,"transforming materials through manufacturing while in space," and debris removal, something that FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel"There are thousands of metric tons of junk in space that if left unaddressed will constrain those new opportunities in the skies above and ISAM could help improve this environment," Rosenworcel said...
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