China's Out-of-Control Rocket Breaks Up, Creating Massive Debris Field in Space

China's Long March 5B Rocket Breaks Apart After Launch

China's Long March 5B rocket has broken apart in Earth's orbit, creating a massive field of debris. The rocket was launched on July 24 to deliver a module to China's unfinished space station.

Uncontrolled Re-Entry Raises Concerns

The debris from the rocket is now expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner in the coming days or weeks. This has raised concerns about potential damage to populated areas or ships at sea.

China's Response

China has said that it does not expect the debris to cause any damage and that it will monitor its re-entry closely. The country has not provided any specific information on the expected impact area or the timing of the re-entry.

International Concerns

The uncontrolled re-entry of the Long March 5B debris has drawn criticism from international space agencies and experts. They argue that China should have taken measures to ensure a controlled re-entry, such as using a booster rocket to maneuver the debris to a designated impact zone in the ocean.