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Astronomer Highlights Space Debris Crisis After Crash

5/20/2025

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Samantha Lawler, a passionate astronomer from Saskatchewan, is shining a light on the growing problem of space debris after SpaceX parts crashed onto a farmer's field near Regina. Advocating for stricter satellite regulations, she will share her insights at the Nanaimo Astronomy Society meeting on May 22, both in-person and online.

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Samantha Lawler, a passionate astronomer from Saskatchewan, is shining a light on the growing problem of space debris after SpaceX parts crashed onto a farmer's field near Regina. Advocating for stricter satellite regulations, she will share her insights at the Nanaimo Astronomy Society meeting on May 22, both in-person and online.