The US Federal Communications Commission has fined Dish Network $150,000 for violating its anti-space debris rule. Dish failed to properly deorbit its EchoStar-7 satellite, which has been in space for over 20 years, instead sending it into a disposal orbit that posed a risk of orbital debris. This is the first fine issued by the FCC for such a violation, and it highlights the agency’s commitment to enforcing space debris rules. Space debris is a growing concern, as it hinders future satellite missions. The FCC has implemented a rule requiring satellite operators to dispose of their satellites within five years of mission completion to address the issue.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/02/fcc-space-debris-fine-dish-network-satellite