NASA Space Debris Incident

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • NASA's space junk intended to burn up in the atmosphere did not and hit a family's home in Florida
  • No one was hurt in the incident but it could have been catastrophic
  • Legal claims have been submitted to NASA by the affected family

Pros

  • Opportunity for NASA to set a precedent for responsible space operations

Cons

  • Risk of space debris causing damage on Earth