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IAC Launches Live Streaming for Observing Uncontrollable Rocket Orbit


Sun 09 May 2021 | 01:04 AM
Rana Atef

The International Astronomical Center (IAC) launched live streaming for observing the orbit of the Chinese uncontrollable rocket debris, Youm 7 reported on Saturday.

It is expected that the rocket will return to the Earth on early Sunday without identifying the exact point of landing.

However, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday most debris from it will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm.

It is not clear where and when exactly the debris from the Long March 5B, China’s largest rocket, that sent part of a planned space station into orbit last week, will crash on the surface.

https://youtu.be/0uAv3apVMYk

China’s Global Times reported on Wednesday that it is likely to fall in international waters. The body of the rocket is currently circling Earth and about to enter the lower atmosphere. It is expected to largely burn up as the atmosphere gets denser at about 60km altitude from the surface.

The US stated on Thursday that it was watching the path of the object but currently had no plans to shoot it down.