After space junk crashes through roof, family sues NASA for damages

After space junk crashes through roof, family sues NASA for damages

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A piece of hardware from the International Space Station fell to Earth, damaging a home in Naples. NASA confirmed the debris should have burned up during re-entry but did not. The affected family is seeking $80,000 in compensation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Naples home due to the space debris?

It was completely destroyed.

It caught fire.

It had a hole in the roof.

It was flooded.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did NASA confirm about the debris?

It was a weather balloon.

It was a meteorite.

It was a piece of the International Space Station.

It was a satellite.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was NASA's explanation regarding the debris?

It was intentionally dropped.

It should have burned up during re-entry.

It was supposed to land safely.

It was part of a planned experiment.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much compensation is the family seeking?

$80,000

$100,000

$50,000

$60,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the family's response to the incident?

They are suing NASA.

They are moving to a new house.

They are asking for compensation.

They are ignoring the incident.