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SpaceX Pays for Rocket Parts That Fell to Farm of Canadian, Who Vows to Use Money to Pay for Hockey Rink

Farmer sold SpaceX debris for town rink fundraising.

Scientists warn of threat that'll make airplane disasters more common

Space junk poses a significant danger to air travel, with an average of two discarded rockets re-entering Earth's atmosphere each week.

SpaceX Pays for Rocket Parts That Fell to Farm of Canadian, Who Vows to Use Money to Pay for Hockey Rink

Farmer sold SpaceX debris for town rink fundraising.

Scientists warn of threat that'll make airplane disasters more common

Space junk poses a significant danger to air travel, with an average of two discarded rockets re-entering Earth's atmosphere each week.

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Expert Not Convinced Mysterious, 8-Foot Ring of "Space Junk" in Kenya Actually Came from Space

A mysterious metal ring found in Kenya raises questions about its origin, with conflicting theories on whether it is debris from space.

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There Is Too Much Trash in Space

Space junk poses a growing threat to Earth's orbital environment and the space economy, demanding immediate cleanup efforts.

Cannabis Can Keep You From Freaking Out About Kessler Syndrome

Kessler syndrome poses a serious risk to space activities, threatening telecommunications and satellite operations.

The increasing number of satellites exacerbates the risk of collisions in orbit.

There Is Too Much Trash in Space

Space junk poses a growing threat to Earth's orbital environment and the space economy, demanding immediate cleanup efforts.

Cannabis Can Keep You From Freaking Out About Kessler Syndrome

Kessler syndrome poses a serious risk to space activities, threatening telecommunications and satellite operations.

The increasing number of satellites exacerbates the risk of collisions in orbit.

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World's first wooden satellite launched into space

LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, aims to reduce space debris by burning up upon re-entry to avoid metal particle pollution.

How An Astronomer Responded when Space Junk Fell on a Nearby Farm

Space junk is a significant concern as debris can cause severe damage, but its impacts feel distant until they occur locally.

World's first wooden satellite launched into space

LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, aims to reduce space debris by burning up upon re-entry to avoid metal particle pollution.

How An Astronomer Responded when Space Junk Fell on a Nearby Farm

Space junk is a significant concern as debris can cause severe damage, but its impacts feel distant until they occur locally.

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SpaceX catches rocket, search for life near Jupiter begins DW 10/18/2024

SpaceX's rocket-catching achievement is pivotal for developing reusable launch systems and reducing space debris.

Physicist warns Starlink satellites risk stripping Earth's atmosphere

Cheap satellite megaconstellations, like Starlink, could disrupt Earth's magnetosphere with metal debris, potentially leading to atmospheric stripping.

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A hunk of junk from the International Space Station hurtles back to Earth

Some debris from International Space Station reentered atmosphere after almost 3 years in orbit, likely disintegrated.

Risk of space junk reaching Earth's surface noted by agencies monitoring the situation.

Did Space Junk Strike a Home in Florida?

Space junk from ISS hit a home in Florida, raising concerns about human-made debris cluttering Earth's orbit.

A hunk of junk from the International Space Station hurtles back to Earth

Some debris from International Space Station reentered atmosphere after almost 3 years in orbit, likely disintegrated.

Risk of space junk reaching Earth's surface noted by agencies monitoring the situation.

Did Space Junk Strike a Home in Florida?

Space junk from ISS hit a home in Florida, raising concerns about human-made debris cluttering Earth's orbit.

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ISS space junk: Germany on alert for debris, risk minimal DW 03/08/2024

German authorities closely monitoring space junk from ISS, likely to land in ocean, poses unlikely risk to Germany.

Debris weighs 2.6 tons, expected to burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, might impact North America, especially Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk

Incidents of space junk reaching Earth call for more research and preparation in dealing with uncontrolled reentries.

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