Risk of Being Killed by Falling Space Rocket

B1 – Intermediate

Scientists have revealed that in the near future, rocket parts could fall from space and hit someone and possibly kill them. The problem is that space has more and more junk.

Read the article about increasing space junk and the growing probability of being hit by falling rocket parts. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2207/220718-feeling-hangry-4.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your reaction to this news?
  2. Have you ever worried about something from the sky/space hitting you on the head or falling onto your roof?
  3. Should rocket companies be more responsible for their space wastes?
  4. What is your opinion about how companies are “exporting risk” to poorer nations?
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