Published 2 years ago

Debris From Uncontrolled Chinese Rocket Falls Over Southeast Asian Seas

Summary by Ground News

Remnants of a massive Chinese rocket reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. The rocket had been in an uncontrolled descent toward Earth's atmosphere. The 23-ton Long March 5B rocket delivered a new module to China's space station. It took off from Hainan Island at 2:22 p.m. local time Sunday.

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Times of India

Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth: US officials

US Space Command "can confirm the People's Republic of China (PRC) Long March 5B (CZ-5B) re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approx 10:45 am MDT on 7/30," the US military unit said on Twitter, referring to China's official name.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Chinese Booster Rocket Makes Uncontrolled Return to Earth, US Calls It 'Irresponsible & Risky'

NASA administrator Bill Nelson criticized Beijing on Twitter, saying the failure to share details of the rocket's descent was irresponsible and risky

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Nasa criticises China after space rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth

Beijing accused of being irresponsible after it failed to share data on where Long March 5B booster weighing more than 20 tonnes would land

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information

Social media users in Malaysia posted video of what appeared to be rocket debris

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

China says remains of rocket booster fall to Earth

Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit fell into the sea in the Philippines on Sunday, the Chinese government announced.

2 years ago·Canada

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