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Uncontrolled Chinese rocket segment disintegrated over Texas

The Long March 2D second stage delivered three military satellites in June 2022 before falling unexpectedly back to Earth last week

Newsroom March 16 04:00

The Long March 2D second stage is believed to have reentered over an unpopulated part of Texas on March 7 and so far there are no reports of injuries or damage to property. Sadly, as more rockets are sent to space and as rules around these matters remain vague, it’s the new normal we have to deal with.

Last week, bits of China’s Chang Zheng 2D ‘Long March’ rocket fell over Texas following a risky uncontrolled reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, according to the U.S. Space Command. The rocket’s second stage reentered over the southern region of North America on March 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET, a statement from the U.S. Space Command is quoted in the U.S. Naval Institute News (USNI).

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“This was an uncontrolled reentry, meaning it was not steered but rather its orbit decayed and lowered naturally,” the statement continued. “This type of behavior reinforces the need for better international norms regarding high-risk uncontrolled reentries.”

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