Tag: issued
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First-ever space debris fine issued after company fails to ‘properly de-orbit satellite’ | US News
US Government Fines Company for Space Debris Mishap In a pioneering move, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued its maiden penalty for mishandling space debris. The company in question, DISH, will bear the brunt, facing a fine of $150,000 (£124,000) for failing to safely remove its EchoStar-7 satellite from orbit. DISH, a satellite TV…
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Hurricane Lee Forecast: Watches Issued for New England and Canada
Hurricane Lee Approaches Northeastern United States and Canada After a journey across the Atlantic that lasted over a week, Hurricane Lee is now inching closer to land, with anticipated impacts on the Northeastern United States and Canada expected as early as Friday. In preparation for the approaching storm, hurricane and tropical storm watches have been…
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UK Braces for Heavy Downpours: Three 30-Mile Flood Alerts
Alerts Issued as Heavy Rain Threatens: Brits Urged to Take Action Officials have issued three flood alerts covering a 30-mile radius, and residents in Britain are being advised to follow their emergency plans. Today, heavy rainfall is expected to drench various regions across the country, prompting urgent warnings from the Environment Agency. In Cumbria, Tyne…