# FODNews.com

> FODNews.com is the world's leading independent news source covering Foreign Object Debris (FOD) — from airport runways to low Earth orbit. Published as a public service by The F.O.D. Control Corporation, FODNews delivers breaking news, analysis, and prevention technology coverage across aviation, military, space, motorsport, and industrial sectors.

## Categories

- [Aviation](https://fodnews.com/category/aviation/): Runway FOD incidents, airport safety programs, FAA/ICAO regulatory updates
- [Space & LEO](https://fodnews.com/category/space-leo/): Orbital debris tracking, satellite collisions, Kessler syndrome, space sustainability
- [Military & Defense](https://fodnews.com/category/military-defense/): Flightline FOD prevention, FOD walks, military base programs, defense technology
- [Prevention & Technology](https://fodnews.com/category/prevention-technology/): FOD detection systems, sweepers, AI-powered solutions, best practices
- [Industrial](https://fodnews.com/category/industrial/): Manufacturing contamination, clean room standards, supply chain FOD
- [Infrastructure](https://fodnews.com/category/infrastructure/): Road debris, highway safety, municipal street sweeping, construction sites
- [Motorsport](https://fodnews.com/category/motorsport/): Track debris incidents, pit lane safety, racing series FOD programs
- [Analysis & Opinion](https://fodnews.com/category/analysis-opinion/): Expert perspectives, industry trends, editorial analysis

## Key Facts

- **Founded**: 2000
- **Publisher**: The F.O.D. Control Corporation (Dallas, TX)
- **Focus**: Foreign Object Debris news and prevention across all industries
- **Archive**: 285+ articles spanning 2000-2024
- **Audience**: Aviation safety professionals, airport operators, military personnel, space agencies, industrial safety managers
- **Editorial policy**: Independent editorial voice; news-driven publishing cadence

## About FOD

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) refers to any substance, debris, or article alien to a vehicle or system which could potentially cause damage. In aviation alone, FOD causes an estimated $4 billion in annual damages worldwide (per Insight SRI). FOD is a critical safety concern in:

- **Aviation**: Runway debris causing engine damage, tire blowouts, and catastrophic failures
- **Space**: Orbital debris threatening satellites, the ISS, and future space operations
- **Military**: Flightline FOD damaging fighter aircraft engines and components
- **Motorsport**: Track debris causing high-speed incidents
- **Industrial**: Foreign material contamination in manufacturing and clean rooms

## Related Resources

- [The F.O.D. Control Corporation](https://www.fodcontrol.com): Parent organization, FOD prevention products
- [FOD-Razor® Airport Friction Sweeper](https://www.fodcontrol.com/fod-razor/airport-sweeper/): Industry-leading FOD collection equipment
- [Wikipedia: Foreign Object Damage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_object_damage): Background reference