French CaldwellThis Bloomberg report on the first ever collision between two satellites, a collision of U.S. and Russian satellites on 11 Feb, reminded me of the story of the first automobile collision in the U.S. Allegedly the only two cars in Illinois in the early 1890s collided at an intersection. At the time, there would have been no precedents or law to determine liability and damages.
This space crash opens up all kinds of new public policy questions:
How do you determine right-of-way in Earth orbit?
Could third parties sue if debris interferes with their satellites?
Which court has jurisdiction to settle any claims?
And where do you find experienced counsel to represent you?
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