Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, according to new research.
Warning as space debris the size of softballs is posing increasing threat to planes
A new study warns that as more rockets are launched into space, more debris will be left in Earth's orbit, which could result dangerous space junk falling on and disrupting aircraft
Earthquake sensors could help track a different threat: Falling space debris
As more space junk is falling to Earth uncontrolled, scientists are using seismometers to track the debris.
Falling space debris could increasingly affect airline traffic, research finds
A new study from researchers at UBC found that the chance of debris entering air space around major cities is as high as 26 per cent each year.
Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher
The new study found there's a 26% chance the threat of space junk could shut down a crowded airspace in Europe, Asia or North America — including southwest B.C.
Risk Of Falling Space Junk Hitting A Plane Is Only Increasing
As the number of flights around the world grows and the amount of junk in space rises, the chances of a collision between the two is only increasing
UBC researchers say space junk has increasing potential to disrupt air travel
Large, uncontrolled space junk reentering Earth's atmosphere has the increasing potential to disrupt air travel, if affected airspace is closed as a precaution, according to a new study.
Robot grippers could be used to remove space debris
Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a "capture cube" in this image from Feb. 4, 2025.
Falling space junk poses a growing risk to traveler safety — and could harm the economy, experts warn
The risk of rogue rocket debris and other man-made space junk colliding with planes is a growing challenge that’s only going ...
Growing risk of ‘catastrophic’ collisions between planes and thousands of rockets dumped in space, experts warn
SPACE debris raining down on Earth is increasingly at risk of causing “catastrophic” collisions with aircraft, a damning new report has revealed. A sharp rise in the number of rocket ...
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