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NASA Warns Space Debris Could Hit Planes in 2026: What You Need to Know

January 9, 2026 4:46 am

NASA Warns Space Debris Could Hit Planes in 2026: What You Need to Know

1. The rising Threat of space Debris to Aviation

The ‌increasing amount of space⁣ debris orbiting Earth presents ⁣a growing,and frequently enough underestimated,hazard to air⁢ travel. While the vastness of space might seem ‌to offer ample room, the reality is that even minuscule fragments of material can‍ pose⁣ a significant threat to‍ aircraft.Understanding this risk, and the measures being taken⁤ to mitigate it, is ⁤crucial for ⁤both the aviation and space industries.

The rising Threat of space Debris to Aviation

Benjamin virgili Bastida, a systems engineer specializing⁢ in debris at the European ⁤Space Agency, ⁣emphasizes‌ that the⁤ danger isn’t ‌limited to large objects.⁣ Aircraft can be affected by very small debris. He draws ⁣a ⁢parallel to the risks associated with

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