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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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China's Rocket Debris May Stay In Orbit For Decades, Experts Warn
Despite China's assurances on debris mitigation, experts worry about the growing risk from such incidents, emphasizing the need for better international regulation.
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China Rocket Ends Up As 300-Piece Space Junk After Satellite Constellation Launch
China's Long March 6A rocket broke apart creating over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low Earth orbit, after achieving a significant milestone of launching 18 Qianfan satellites, the US Space Command (USSPACECOM) said today.
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Chinese Rocket That Delivers Spy Satellites Burns Up Over Nepal Skies
A Chinese rocket which was used to deliver spy satellites into space on Saturday burned up over the skies of Nepal, the United States Naval Institute (USNI) reported, according to Epardafas.
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Chinese Rocket Breaks Up After Satellite Launch, Tumbling Fast
The rocket was used to send Yunhai 3 satellite to orbit, China's 50th successful launch this year.
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Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Falls to Earth, NASA Says Beijing Failed to Share Trajectory Information
The Chinese rocket Long March 5B fell back to Earth on Saturday, while social media users in Malaysia shared a video of what appeared to be rocket debris falling from the sky. According to NASA, the rocket had re-entered over the Indian Ocean, but said that China had failed to share "specific trajectory information" and referred questions about "re...
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Chinese Booster Rocket Made An Uncontrollable Return To Earth, Says US
The Chinese booster rocket Long March 5B made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.
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China's Long March 5B Debris Is Headed Towards Earth, Likely to Enter Atmosphere Next Week
A debris from China's Long March 5B rocket is heading towards Earth. However, the experts are yet to determine the landing site. The object may enter Earth's atmosphere next week on July 31. The remnants of the rocket are less likely to cause any damage in case they hit Earth.
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Debris From Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Crashing Toward Earth: Details
Debris from China’s Long March 5B rocket are crashing towards Earth, according to California-based nonprofit Aerospace. The debris of the rocket that was launched on July 24, could make an uncontrolled entry on July 31, with the debris field including the US, as well as Africa, Australia, Brazil, India and Southeast Asia. China has dismissed conc...
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Debris From A Chinese Space Rocket Is Crashing Toward Earth
Debris from a Chinese rocket is set to crash to Earth some time over the next few days, with the potential for wreckage to land across a wide swathe of the globe.
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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China's Rocket Debris May Stay In Orbit For Decades, Experts Warn
Despite China's assurances on debris mitigation, experts worry about the growing risk from such incidents, emphasizing the need for better international regulation.
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China Rocket Ends Up As 300-Piece Space Junk After Satellite Constellation Launch
China's Long March 6A rocket broke apart creating over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low Earth orbit, after achieving a significant milestone of launching 18 Qianfan satellites, the US Space Command (USSPACECOM) said today.
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Chinese Rocket That Delivers Spy Satellites Burns Up Over Nepal Skies
A Chinese rocket which was used to deliver spy satellites into space on Saturday burned up over the skies of Nepal, the United States Naval Institute (USNI) reported, according to Epardafas.
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Chinese Rocket Breaks Up After Satellite Launch, Tumbling Fast
The rocket was used to send Yunhai 3 satellite to orbit, China's 50th successful launch this year.
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Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Falls to Earth, NASA Says Beijing Failed to Share Trajectory Information
The Chinese rocket Long March 5B fell back to Earth on Saturday, while social media users in Malaysia shared a video of what appeared to be rocket debris falling from the sky. According to NASA, the rocket had re-entered over the Indian Ocean, but said that China had failed to share "specific trajectory information" and referred questions about "re...
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Chinese Booster Rocket Made An Uncontrollable Return To Earth, Says US
The Chinese booster rocket Long March 5B made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.
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China's Long March 5B Debris Is Headed Towards Earth, Likely to Enter Atmosphere Next Week
A debris from China's Long March 5B rocket is heading towards Earth. However, the experts are yet to determine the landing site. The object may enter Earth's atmosphere next week on July 31. The remnants of the rocket are less likely to cause any damage in case they hit Earth.
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Debris From Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Crashing Toward Earth: Details
Debris from China’s Long March 5B rocket are crashing towards Earth, according to California-based nonprofit Aerospace. The debris of the rocket that was launched on July 24, could make an uncontrolled entry on July 31, with the debris field including the US, as well as Africa, Australia, Brazil, India and Southeast Asia. China has dismissed conc...
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Debris From A Chinese Space Rocket Is Crashing Toward Earth
Debris from a Chinese rocket is set to crash to Earth some time over the next few days, with the potential for wreckage to land across a wide swathe of the globe.
