Reposted by Clair de Lune 🌙🛸🪐👻🧘♀️😇
Space is getting crowded, and what goes up can come back down. 🚀 ESA data shows the risk from uncontrolled rocket stages and satellite debris is rising as launches accelerate. With more than 3 intact objects reentering daily, responsible space traffic management is becoming essential. With my luck 💀
space.com
The risk of space debris falling to Earth and causing deaths and is growing, experts say
"Even though the numbers are low compared to everyday risks in life, the chance of a casualty increased in recent years due to increased traffic."
