Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, according to new research.
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Possible space debris re-enters Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday night visible to south of Fond du Lac
Photo submitted by Lindsay Kinley KFIZ is receiving photos and video of what appears to be some space debris breaking apart ...
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Moon mining and space debris: Will we repeat Earth's mistakes?
The call today is for binding rules to protect the orbits of Earth, Moon, and Mars from space debris contamination. Initiatives need to be formulated for effective, sustainable, and equitable ...
The runaway debris threat to space technology | FT Tech
Our exploitation and exploration of space has left 13,000 tonnes of junk orbiting Earth. Defunct craft and larger pieces of ...
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Doorbell cam catches a meteorite fall. How often does it happen, and could one hit you?
About once every 2,000 years, a meteorite the size of a football field impacts Earth and causes huge ... Meteor showers occur ...
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Could a meteorite hit you? How often they fall to Earth, according to experts
About once every 2,000 years, a meteorite the size of a football field impacts Earth and ... Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through dusty debris trails left by comets and other space ...
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ESA's Plan to Reach Zero Space Debris Calls For Global Collaboration
The ESA has released the Zero Debris Technical Booklet to elucidate the challenges to a zero-debris future and propose ...
Mineral Makeup Hints At Site Of Missing Impact Crater
The chemical makeup of mineral inclusions preserved in impact glass hints at the site of a missing impact crater.
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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say
Scientists from NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), which tracks asteroids and space debris, calculated the motion of 2024 PT5 and determined it was truly a space rock ...
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Earthquake sensors could help track a different threat: Falling space debris
As more spacecraft are launched into space, the risk increases thatuncontrolled space debris - those without active guidance - will return back to Earth. Now scientists have found that using ...