The remnants of China’s rogue Long March 5B rocket reportedly landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday -- late Saturday night Eastern U.S. time -- after its uncontrolled descent was tracked around the world over the past week. In addition, U.S. Space Command retweeted a post by Space-Track.org, indicating the rocket debris had landed. CHINESE ROCKET DEBRIS PHOTOGRAPHED IN SPACEThe approach of the rocket debris prompted emotions ranging from worry to concern to indifference -- with jokes cracked along the way. Experts agreed on that count – but they also indicated China’s launch practices were "irresponsible" at best. Almost exactly a year ago, another Long March 5B rocket stage reentered the atmosphere, narrowly missing New York City before slamming into a West African village.
Source: Fox News May 09, 2021 03:45 UTC