Space Debris Incident in Polish Village

A chunk of charred rocket debris from a Falcon 9 rocket crash-landed in a Polish village, causing concern over uncontrolled reentry incidents. The debris was identified as a pressure vessel from the second stage, highlighting safety risks of space missions.

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.