If Germany's Satellite Falls on Your House, Who Pays for Repairs?

Friday, October 21, 2011 - 09:30 in Earth & Climate

It's unlikely that Germany's falling satellite will touch down on land, but the German space agency would be responsible for any damage compensation.

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