Is the Risk of Falling Space Junk Hitting Airplanes on the Rise?

In recent years, concerns have grown regarding the risk of falling space debris, such as defunct satellites and rocket fragments, impacting the ground and even aircraft during atmospheric re-entry. Experts are pointing out that this risk is likely to increase further with the surge in space activities.

The proliferation of space junk not only elevates the probability of satellite collisions in orbit but also means a greater quantity of debris may survive atmospheric re-entry to reach the surface. Particularly, falls near densely populated areas or flight paths pose a threat of direct damage, highlighting the urgent need for international collaboration on debris removal and the development of safer orbital insertion and de-orbiting methods.

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