The rocket is expected to fall to Earth in what is called “an uncontrolled reentry” sometime on Saturday or Sunday. Whether it splashes harmlessly in the ocean or impacts land where people live, why China’s space program let this happen — again — remains unclear. China’s new space station is intended as an alternative to the International Space Station. The newspaper, which often reflects the views of more hawkish officials, said the concern and criticism reflected Western efforts to discredit China’s space program. If all goes as planned, the space station will be fully up and running by the end of 2022.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2021 12:56 UTC