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Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests

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There is a 26 percent chance of an uncontrolled space debris reentry in busy airspaces such as the Northeastern U.S. or Northern Europe each year .

The risk is rising due to increases in reentries and airline flights.

Over 2,300 rocket bodies are in orbit and will eventually reenter in an uncontrolled manner.

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formal

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English

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62

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medium-lived

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