China's Long March 6A rocket broke apart in space, creating a debris field of over 300 trackable pieces.
China's Long March 6A rocket has broken apart in space, creating a significant debris field of over 300 trackable pieces following the deployment of 18 Qianfan satellites. The satellites form part of China's Qianfan broadband network, a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. The US Space Command has stated that no immediate threats have been observed, but the debris cloud could pose a hazard to other satellites in low Earth orbit. The incident comes as concerns regarding space debris continue to grow.
August 08, 2024
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