Space debris has crashed into Earth on a number of occasions, including last yearThe good news is that debris plunging toward Earth -- while unnerving -- generally poses very little threat to personal safety. Still, the episode has fueled fresh questions about space debris, uncontrolled reentry and what precautions might need to be taken, if any. Here's what you need to know:How often does uncontrolled space debris crash into Earth? Most pieces will burn up in the Earth's atmosphere before having a chance to make an impact on the surface. When and where will the Chinese rocket reenter Earth's atmosphere?

Source: CNN May 05, 2021 22:05 UTC