The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk. Astrobitica January 4, 2026 (Last updated: January 4, 2026) 1 minute read Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellitesNext: SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket