An Italian astrophysicist has captured the almost 100-foot Chinese rocket core that is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere over the weekend. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPACE DEBRIS CRASHES ON EARTH? "The United States is committed to addressing the risks of growing congestion due to space debris and growing activity in space," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Wednesday. Debris from another Long March 5B rocket rained down on at least two villages along Africa's Ivory Coast last May. The Long March 5B was used to launch the core module of China's first permanent space station on April 28.

Source: Fox News May 07, 2021 19:14 UTC