A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week

kept by eddie jul 31

Every week, tumbling space junk re‑enters the atmosphere uncontrolled, sending fiery metal fragments crashing into homes, farms and parking lots and sparking debate over responsibility and compensation.

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