Hit by Space Debris? Sue NASA.
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https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/22/florida-family-sues-nasa-space-debris
A family in Naples, Florida, whose home was struck by debris that fell to Earth from outer space and punched a hole in the roof is pursuing $80,000 from Nasa in compensation for damages.
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A metallic cylinder slab from a cargo pallet that had been released by the International Space Station in 2021 hit the Otero family home on 8 March 2024 while their son Daniel was home. No one was injured, though it created a hole in the roof and floor.
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No problem with the suit, it’s perfectly reasonable. The debris was tracked back to a joint NASA project between 5 agencies. While Roskosmos would ultimately be the responsible party as they manage those aspects of the station, I imagine suing them to be difficult at best and NASA IS one of the major financial backers for the ISS. The repair will have been costly, and I am confident that it wasn’t covered by the insurance policy.
Frankly, I’m amazed that NASA didn’t cut a check the minute it was verified. But setting the case precedent in a court of law is important, too.
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What do you think that odds are that these Chinese villagers will be able to get something from the Chinese government? LOL
Link to videoSuspected debris from a Chinese rocket was seen plummeting to the ground over a village in southwest China on Saturday, leaving a trail of bright yellow smoke and sending villagers running, according to videos on Chinese social media and sent to CNN by a local witness.
