Sec. 840. REVIEW OF ORBITAL DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCEPTS

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## SEC. 840 REVIEW OF ORBITAL DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCEPTS ###

(a)Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— ####

(1)orbital debris in low-Earth orbit poses significant risks to spacecraft; ####

(2)such orbital debris may increase due to collisions between existing debris objects; and ####

(3)understanding options to address and remove orbital debris is important for ensuring safe and effective spacecraft operations in low-Earth orbit. ###

(b)Review ####

(1)In general Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator— #####

(A)in collaboration with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall solicit and review concepts and options for removing orbital debris from low-Earth orbit; and #####

(B)shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the solicitation and review under subparagraph (A), including recommendations on the best options for decreasing the risks associated with orbital debris. ####

(2)Requirements The solicitation and review under paragraph

(1)shall address the requirements for and feasibility of developing and implementing each of the options.