FCC says Dish to pay commission first-ever space debris enforcement fine

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it has issued its first space debris enforcement fine, saying DISH will pay $150,000 for failing to properly de-orbit its EchoStar-7 satellite.

The wholly owned unit of DISH Network admitted liability and will adhere to a compliance plan, the commission said, adding that the action by DISH "could pose orbital debris concerns."

The FCC has boosted its satellite policy efforts in recent years.

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