Debris from Blue Origin and SpaceX rockets found in Bahamas and Europe
Two space debris-related events that occurred this week point to how routine rocket launches can leave their mark on Earth.
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Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth is posing an increased threat to aircraft while falling from space, according to new research. While the probability of space junk striking an ...
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Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher
B.C. researchers have found there is a 26 per cent chance space junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy airspace filled with passenger jets — including Metro Vancouver.
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Falling space junk is becoming a growing concern for commercial aircraft
some experts warn that space debris poses a significant risk to us down on Earth. Now, scientists have calculated the chance that falling rocket junk could enter the airspace, potentially striking ...
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Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
The aviation industry is taking space debris into more consideration when making decisions to close airspace. In 2022, Spain and France closed some of the countries' airspace when a 20-ton rocket ...
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Substantial chance that rocket debris will fall into busy flight path, researchers say
There is a one in four chance that a rocket debris could fall into a busy flight path, according to a new study. There is very little chance that any of that space junk could actually hit a plane.
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Scientists reveal just how likely it is that someone will be KILLED by an out-of-control rocket this year
They calculate that the odds of a passenger being killed by space debris in any given year are 1 in 2,200. This is likely to be a conservative estimate as it only considers the risk of falling ...