Debris From Large Chinese Rocket Lands in Indian Ocean

Debris From Large Chinese Rocket Lands in Indian Ocean

Complex - Life·2021-05-11 14:01

The Chinese rocket that was anticipated to fall to Earth, finally landed on early Sunday morning in the Indian Ocean, near the Maldives.

CNN reports that according to China’s space administration, a majority of the debris burned up as it re-entered the atmosphere. NASA administrator Bill Nelson denounced China for the rocket’s uncontrollable landing and said the country was “failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris.” Nelson continued, “Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations.”

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