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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What happened to the agency's hardware that fell to Earth?

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What was the family's reaction to the incident?

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What did NASA confirm about the object that fell?

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Why was the falling object expected to burn up upon re-entry?

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What did the family request as compensation for the damage?

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