Rocket debris and decommissioned satellites are increasingly ending up in fields, roads, and even homes after falling from space. While more and more rockets and satellites are heading into space, international rules for liability for falling debris were developed at a time when only a few countries were launching them. As a result, determining who was at fault and obtaining compensation can take months, or even never happen at all.
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Rocket debris and decommissioned satellites are increasingly ending up in fields, roads, and even homes after falling from space. While more and more rockets and satellites are heading into space, international rules for liability for falling debris were developed at a time when only a few countries were launching them. As a result, determining who was at fault and obtaining compensation can take months, or even never happen at all.