Space debris from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was recently found on a walking trail at The Glamping Collective resort in Canton, NC. The debris was discovered by a member of the resort’s landscaping crew and has since become a tourist attraction. The Glamping Collective has started displaying the space debris for visitors to see.
NASA confirmed that the space debris was from the reentry of the Dragon spacecraft trunk hardware following its service mission to the International Space Station. Fortunately, there were no reports of any structural damage or injuries resulting from the debris.
SpaceX has established a “SpaceX debris hotline” and an email address for reporting any identified debris. They advise against handling or retrieving the debris directly and encourage individuals to contact them with a brief description of the discovery and its location.
In addition to the North Carolina space junk fall, Dragon trunk deliverables have also been found in Canada and Australia. Leonard David, an experienced space journalist, has been reporting on space activities for over 50 years and has written several books on space exploration. He continues to provide updates on the latest space news and missions.
The discovery of space debris at The Glamping Collective highlights the growing issue of space junk and the need for proper disposal and monitoring of spacecraft reentries. As commercial space missions increase, it is important to ensure the safety of both space travelers and those on the ground.
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