The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn
04-01-2026 17:00 via space.com

The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn

Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
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