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Did This United Airlines Flight Really Get Slammed By Space Debris?

Summary by SlashGear
Recently a United Airlines suffered a cracked windshield in flight and had to divert, but did it really get hit by space debris? Here's what happened.

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The risk of space debris falling from orbit is growing The increase in satellites, rockets and fragments in orbit is generating a new type of pollution: space debris. According to experts, small debris falls every day to Earth, although most of it disintegrates when entering the atmosphere. However, some fragments have reached populated areas, raising concern about the risks of collisions or damage. The real danger, scientists warn, is in space:…

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SlashGear broke the news in on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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