SpaceX's DRAGON FREEDOM-2 DEB Spacecraft Reentry

A bright orange 'fireball' seen in the night sky across several states in the US was actually flaming space trash from SpaceX's DRAGON FREEDOM-2 DEB spacecraft reentry. Witness reports came from as far as Utah and Washington state. Some people have taken it upon themselves to clean up the waste that washed ashore the Turks and Caicos islands.

Risks of Space Debris Colliding with Aircraft

A new report has revealed that the increase in rocket launches is leading to more uncontrolled reentries of space debris, posing a catastrophic collision risk with aircraft. There are over 2300 rocket bodies orbiting Earth, and the consequences of a strike could be devastating. Measures are being taken to mitigate this risk, but incidents are becoming more common.

Risks of Space Debris Collisions with Aircraft

A new report warns of the increasing risk of catastrophic collisions between aircraft and space debris due to a rise in uncontrolled reentries. The consequences could be severe, with a potential 26% collision risk in busy airspace. Instances of falling space debris have caused damage and injuries, raising concerns for aviation safety.

Space Debris Cleanup

European Space Agency has designed a robot to clean up man-made trash in space by dragging it back to Earth, where it will burn up in the atmosphere or drop into the ocean.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch and Space Debris Incidents

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched EarthCARE satellite to study clouds and aerosols. Space junk from Crew Dragon capsule landed in North Carolina. Similar incident in Florida. NASA investigating debris survival and updating analysis. Resort displaying debris as attraction.

Defunct Russian Satellite Breaks Up in Orbit

A defunct Russian satellite broke up into over 100 pieces of debris in orbit, leading the astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for an hour. The cause of the break-up is unknown.

NASA Space Debris Incident

NASA's 5,800 pounds of space junk was supposed to burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere but instead crashed into a Florida family's home, causing damage. No one was hurt, but it could have been catastrophic.

NASA Space Debris Incident in Florida

A piece of metallic space debris from NASA fell to Earth and tore through a Florida home, prompting a lawsuit by the affected family.

Space Debris Falling in Canada

A mysterious and deadly space object, believed to be space debris from Elon Musk's SpaceX, fell into a canola field in Canada, narrowly missing causing harm. Similar incidents have occurred in Australia and the US, highlighting the increasing risks associated with space launches and re-entries.

Satellite Industry Growth and Space Debris

Earth gained a record number of satellites last year, leading to congested orbits and increased risk of collisions and space debris. The satellite industry's growth poses challenges for space operations and insurance.

China's Shenzhou-15 Rocket Debris Crash in California

Californians witnessed an explosion in the sky, thinking it was SpaceX Falcon 9 or a meteor, but it turned out to be China's Shenzhou-15 rocket's orbital object. Debris crashed into a man's home in Florida. China's rocket also infiltrated US airspace previously with a spy balloon.

Space Debris Damages Florida Home

Debris from the International Space Station crashed through a man's house in Florida after a pallet of used batteries was dropped by the ISS. The man narrowly avoided injury and is seeking assistance from NASA. Legal experts suggest Japan, not NASA, may be liable for the damage.

NASA spacecraft and Russian satellite near collision in low-Earth orbit

NASA spacecraft and Russian satellite narrowly avoid collision in low-Earth orbit, highlighting growing concerns about space debris and potential dangers to space exploration.