European Parliament 20 July 2012, Written question P-007328/12 Charles Tannock (ECR) to the Commission. Current lack of clear international legal framework governing retrieval of abandoned satellite parts in space

C 228 E / 80 Official Journal of the European Union 7.8.2013 EN (English version) Question for written answer P-007328/12 to the Commission Charles Tannock (ECR) (20 July 2012) Subject: Current lack of clear international legal framework governing retrieval of abandoned satellite parts in space Satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) above the earth provide vital communication capabilities to