TIL: Es gibt einen Raumschifffriedhof
Weil ich gerade Constellation schaue, bin ich ins ISS-Rabbit-Hole gefallen und schließlich bei der Erkenntnis gelandet, dass es tatsächlich einen Raumschifffriedhof mitten im Pazifik gibt.
Since the South Pacific Ocean Uninhabited Area is beyond the jurisdiction of any country, very few laws restrict the activity of nations within this area. International treaties exist but do not clearly assign responsibility to countries about the liability for damages and pollution caused by re-entering space debris.
Auch gut: „Radioactive chemicals present in spacecraft are also a cause for concern in the industry."
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