Heads Up! A Used Chinese Rocket Is Tumbling Back to Earth This Weekend.

5/7/2021

This news article discusses the recent uncontrolled reentry of a massive Chinese rocket, the Long March 5B, back into Earth's atmosphere. The rocket was launched to deliver the first module of China's new space station into orbit, but its core stage became one of the largest objects in years to make an uncontrolled reentry. The article highlights the concerns raised by experts regarding such uncontrolled reentries, as they pose potential risks to populated areas. It also emphasizes the need for responsible space practices and better planning to avoid such situations in the future. The article includes comments from various experts and provides updates on the rocket's whereabouts and the potential dangers it poses.

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