SpaceX's DRAGON FREEDOM-2 DEB Spacecraft Reentry

SOURCE www.sfgate.com
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.

Key Points

  • Witness reports of the bright orange 'fireball' across multiple states.
  • SpaceX's DRAGON FREEDOM-2 DEB spacecraft reentry mistaken for a meteorite.
  • Concerns over the environmental impact of space debris reentry.

Pros

  • Increased awareness of space debris reentry and its potential impact on the environment.
  • Opportunity for people to come together to clean up debris that washed ashore.

Cons

  • Risk of uncontrolled satellite debris falling in populated areas.
  • Previous incidents like SpaceX rocket explosion raising safety concerns.