Submitted by DevilsRefugee t3_11djjvb in space
ShortfallofAardvark t1_ja9pf2m wrote
Considering how important space junk remove will become soon as the number of satellites in orbit continues to increase exponentially, I would say that likely NASA or more probably the Space Force would pay for the time being. In the future, with more legislation we could see a space launch tax aimed at funding removal of space junk or requirements for satellite owners to directly pay the bill if their satellite dies in orbit and needs to be removed.
andygates2323 t1_jaa4rhr wrote
Yep, this is how it will work. A chunk of each launch permit fee goes into a clearance pot.
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