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Space junk is raining on Earth, and scientists are pointing out the hotspots

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It turns out space debris is falling down on us all the time

Scientists believe tiny particles from comets and asteroids add up to 40,000 tonnes of dust every single year.

It’s understood there’s around 3,000 dead satellites orbiting the planet.

Newly-published research in Nature Astronomy journal is looking into the uncontrolled arrival of artificial space debris. This includes debris linked with rocket launches and satellites.

“All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices.”

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Scientists believe there is a risk of these parts re-entering our lives in the next 10 years.

The re-entry points looked at population density, and found spent rocket bodies are three times more likely to land in Indonesia, Bangladesh, or Nigeria when compared to other major cities like Beijing or New York.

The risk to human life over the next decade was assessed at 10 per cent.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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