Space Shuttle Wreckage

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.

CBC.ca · 2h

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.

The Mirror US on MSN · 7h

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

iHeart on MSN · 2h

Falling Space Debris Poses Growing Threat To Airplanes

R esearchers are raising alarms about the growing threat of space debris to airplanes. According to a recent study published in Scientific Reports, the risk of space junk striking

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On this date: Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff

On this date in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded seconds after liftoff, destroying the orbiter and killing her ...

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'Oh my God, no!' Space shuttle Challenger exploded 39 years ago

For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy ...

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OTD In Space – February 4: STS-63 Launches 'Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere'

On February 4, 1995, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery launched an itty bitty satellite called an Orbital Debris ...

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Risk of falling space junk impacting planes is growing, researchers warn

Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.

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Investigators take last look at shuttle

With the last truckload of Columbia wreckage delivered, the accident investigation board looked over the broken and charred remains of the space shuttle Saturday, paying especially close ...

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The space shuttle Challenger disaster was 39 years ago. Share your memories

As we reflect on the Challenger mission, 39 years later we want to know, what memories do you have of the shuttle, its crew, ...

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Tuesday marks 39th anniversary of Challenger disaster

Beloved Concord teacher Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian teacher ever chosen for a space mission, was one of seven crew members killed in the disaster.

The most powerful rocket ever built exploded over a populated island. Residents are still dealing with the fallout

Following the explosive failure of the Starship megarocket’s January 16 test flight, residents of the British territory were left with debris-strewn roads and beaches.

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KTBS 70th Anniversary: Remembering the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

SHREVEPORT, La - The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over East Texas as it returned to earth on Feb. 1, 2003.

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