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A Florida family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from US space agency Nasa for property damage and mental anguish.
The 1.6lb (0.7kg) metal object punched a hole in the roof through two layers of ceiling in Alejandro Otero's home in Naples, this past March.
Nasa had said the object was part of some 5,800lbs of hardware that was dumped by the International Space Station after it had new lithium-ion batteries installed.
Attorney Mica Nguyen Worthy said space debris ⁘is a real serious issue because of the increase in space traffic in recent years⁘.
⁘My clients are seeking adequate compensation to account for the stress and impact that this event had on their lives,⁘ she said in a statement.
Mr Otero told CBS affiliate Wink-TV that the device created a ⁘tremendous sound⁘ as it blasted into his home.
⁘I was shaking. I was completely in disbelief. What are the chances of something landing on my house with such force to cause so much damage,⁘ Mr Otero said.
⁘The hardware was expected to fully burn up during entry through Earth's atmosphere on March 8, 2024. However, a piece of hardware survived and impacted a home in Naples, Florida,⁘ the agency said.
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