Explained in plain English
Who owns space junk?
Legally, the country that launches an object into space retains jurisdiction and control over it. However, there's no international body specifically responsible for cleaning up space debris. This incident highlights the challenge of managing objects in space, especially when they are no longer operational and pose potential hazards.
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