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Falling space junk risk rising, experts warn
Original: "For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Being hit by falling space debris remains far less likely than a lightning strike, but former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts say those odds are shifting as more rockets and satellites re-enter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry, as launches multiply and debris concerns grow.
Why now: Rising launch activity and recent high-profile debris re-entries have renewed debate over who is responsible for space junk risks.
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- "For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean O’Keefe, a former NASA administrator, ... and other experts say that governments and companies should be compelled to use materials that will fully… · space_environmentalism · 47
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