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 · 11h

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.

Space on MSN · 4d

Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests

Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern. The prospect of leftovers from space hotfooting into the Earth's atmosphere can create a collision risk with aircraft in flight. While the probability of a strike is low, the consequences could be catastrophic.

Daily Express US on MSN · 1d

Space debris posing increased threat to aircrafts as experts say travel is 'roll of dice'

As rockets soar into the cosmos, a hidden danger lurks above us. Space debris, remnants of our celestial ambitions, threatens the skies we traverse daily.

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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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'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 ...

Lawrence Journal-World6d

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 ...

soapcentral8d

Who died in the Challenger explosion? NASA pays tribute to lost astronauts on 39th anniversary

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after it was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in just 73 seconds which claimed the lives of seven astronauts.

Chilling story behind the ‘scariest photo ever taken in space’

The 'scariest photo ever taken in space' has an incredible story behind it, as it captured an astronaut completely cut off from everything else.

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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.

KTBS8d

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.

News 6 WKMG10d

39 years ago: How weather played a role in space shuttle Challenger disaster

Looking back at the weather 39 years ago and how it impacted the Challenger launch, leading to one of the most tragic losses ...

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