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 debris could increasingly affect airline traffic, research finds
But the event did cause a problem for air traffic controllers who had to re-route airliners around the area to avoid collisions with the space debris, causing delays and diversions for passengers.