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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 27 May 1999.


Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question
What is their estimate of the number of useless objects currently in orbit around the earth; how many present risks to useful objects; and what steps are being taken to retrieve them to reduce garbage in space. [HL 2644]. - Includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2644; 601 c101WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Waste disposal Satellites Spaceflight Space debris
Contains statistics
Yes