China has launched the main part of its first permanent space station. Video / APChina has launched the main part of its first permanent space station. Video / APChinese media says space junk will land in international waters when it makes its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere this weekend. Kirby said it is "too soon" to know whether any action, such as destroying the space debris, can be taken if human-occupied regions are threatened. The April 29 launch was the first of three elements of the planned Chinese space station, CSS, powered by the Long March 5B rocket.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 06, 2021 17:26 UTC