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Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Rocket bodies tend to be massive and heat resistant, posing an increased risk. Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth is posing an increased threat to aircraft while falling from space ...
Discover Magazine6d
Space Junk Is Falling in Airplane Flight Paths, but Chances of Impact Is Low
Neither is keen to foot the extra costs. Also, like managing the amount of space junk, there are no binding, enforceable agreements. International terms would even the competitive playing field.
Scientists sound alarm on rising odds of space junk striking airplanes
Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed global air traffic patterns against the projected re-entry paths ...
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 debris are also colliding, adding to the millions of smaller fragments which ...
Space.com11d
Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests
Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern. The prospect of leftovers from space hotfooting into the Earth's atmosphere can create a collision risk with aircraft in flight.