It wasn’t space debris that struck a United Airlines plane—it was a weather balloon
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In a recent incident, a United Airlines plane was struck not by space debris, as initially thought, but by a weather balloon. WindBorne, the company behind the balloon, has stated that their products comply with all relevant airspace regulations. This clarification is important as it highlights the need for awareness regarding the presence of such balloons in the skies, ensuring safety for both aircraft and weather monitoring operations.
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