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The Risk of Space Debris Hitting Your Aircraft Continues to Increase

Summary by Numerama
The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 in the United States after the impact of an unknown object in October 2025 raises questions about the threat of space debris to aviation. While thousands of satellites are already in orbit and their number is expected to explode in the coming years, studies are increasing to quantify the risk of catastrophic collisions.
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The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 in the United States after the impact of an unknown object in October 2025 raises questions about the threat of space debris to aviation. While thousands of satellites are already in orbit and their number is expected to explode in the coming years, studies are increasing to quantify the risk of catastrophic collisions.

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Numerama broke the news in on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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