Family whose home was hit by space debris seeks damages from NASA
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A family in Naples, Florida is seeking compensation from NASA after a piece of metal trash from the International Space Station tore through the roof of their home in March. The 1.6-pound cylindrical object that smashed through the roof was a piece of a 5,800-pound cargo pallet carrying old nickel hydride batteries released from the International Space Station in March 2021. The family's attorney is asking NASA to treat the case in the same way it would meet its obligations under international space law. The family is seeking compensation for stress, impact, property damage, business interruption, emotional and mental anguish damages, and costs for assistance from third parties. NASA has six months to respond to the claim.
#Nasa #SpaceDebris #Compensation #InternationalSpaceStation
https://washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/23/florida-space-debris-nasa/
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