A Florida resident, Alejandro Otero, narrowly escaped injury when debris from the International Space Station (ISS) crashed through his house.

The incident occurred when a pallet of used batteries, heaviest trash dump yet, dropped from the ISS and survived re-entry, causing damage to Otero’s home in Naples, Florida.

Despite the shock, no one was harmed, but Otero shared his ordeal on social media, catching the attention of experts tracking the debris, Metro reported.

Although Otero initially struggled to contact NASA for assistance, experts clarified that the responsibility might fall on the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), as the pallet was their creation.

Instances of falling space debris are rare, with most burning up upon re-entry.

However, the potential for damage exists, as seen in past incidents, emphasizing the need for international collaboration in managing space debris and ensuring public safety.

Written by B.C. Begley