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.
Space debris is becoming a real threat to aircraft
Scientists have raised concerns over the increasing amount of space debris, warning that it could pose a threat to commercial air travel.
Risk of falling space junk impacting planes is growing, researchers warn
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
Falling Space Junk Threatens Flights
Researchers calculated both the odds of falling rocket debris disrupting air travel, but also colliding with an aircraft mid-flight.
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. While the probability of a strike is low, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Growing space junk crisis: the invisible threat above earth
Thousands of defunct satellites and debris orbit Earth, posing a growing threat to space missions and life below. Experts warn that falling space junk could lead to catastrophic accidents as more satellites are launched into orbit.
Space junk threatens global air travel
The increasing presence of space junk in Earth’s orbit is posing an escalating threat to air travel, with new research highlighting the risks associated with uncontrolled rocket debris re-entering the atmosphere.
What is space junk and why does it pose an increasing risk for Earth? An expert explains
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Space debris striking passenger planes could become a deadly reality, study warns
A new study from the University of British Columbia reveals the growing danger of falling space debris striking an airplane.
Falling space junk poses a growing risk to air travel safety — and could harm the economy too, experts warn
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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 ...
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Space debris is cluttering our orbit. Can falling space junk hit a plane?
A new paper by University of British Columbia researchers paints a stark picture of the risks of space debris on commercial ...
Falling space debris could increasingly affect airline traffic, research finds
A new study from researchers at UBC found that the chance of debris entering air space around major cities is as high as 26 per cent each year.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX named in 'catastrophic' space warning that could take out planes on Earth
The study published on Nature.com highlights the threat growing space exploration can cause humanity back on Earth ...