Chinese Rocket Debris Falls Near Residential Area in Southern China

Chinese Rocket Debris Falls Near Residential Area in Southern China

Chinese rocket debris from Bejing’s recent satellite launch fell to the ground near a residential area in Southern China. The moment was witnessed by bystanders who recorded the fiery descent. The China National Space Administration successfully launched two satellites into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. These satellites are part of China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System, similar to the GPS system used in North America. After delivering the satellites into medium Earth orbit (MEO), the side boosters of the Long March 3B rocket landed in the Guangxi region of South China. Footage captured by bystanders showed one of the boosters falling within a forested area, accompanied by an explosion. Rocket boosters from Beidou satellite launches have been reported to descend near inhabited areas in the past. In 2019, a booster fell back to Earth, destroying a residence. China has faced criticism for allowing rocket debris to re-enter Earth arbitrarily, contributing to space debris accumulation. Inland launch sites increase the risk of rocket debris landing in terrestrial areas. Public notices and evacuations are issued before rocket launches to mitigate potential risks for residents.

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