FCC Dishes Out First-Ever Fine for TV Network's Space Junk
The Federal Communications Commission fined DISH network for leaving a satellite in low-Earth orbit, posing safety concerns.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
In a historic first, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined TV provider DISH $150,000 over space debris
DISH failed to properly deorbit its EchoStar-7 satellite, posing potential safety concerns
FCC’s announcement was followed by a nearly 4% drop in DISH’s share price and sends a message to other satellite operators
An estimated…
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