Florida Family Seeks $80,000 from NASA After Space Debris Crashes into Home

Incident raises questions about liability and compensation for space junk damages on U.S. soil.

A piece of space debris from the ISS crashed into Alejandro Otero's home in Naples, Florida, nearly injuring his son.
The family is claiming over $80,000 for uninsured property damage, business interruption, and emotional distress.
The debris was part of a 2.9-ton pallet of used batteries jettisoned from the ISS in 2021, which NASA expected to burn up on re-entry.
The case could set a precedent for how the U.S. handles compensation for space debris incidents domestically.
NASA has six months to respond to the claim, which could influence future policies on space junk liability.