The China It was criticized for producing low-orbit space junk… again. On November 12, the Rocket Long March 6a Deploy an ocean monitoring satellite (Yunhai 3) when, unexpectedly, it encountered a catastrophic failure that disintegrated it into more than 50 fragments. According to information from the US Aerospace Force, the relics were scattered up to 700 km away.
Long March 6A was deploying an ocean-monitoring satellite when, unexpectedly, it encountered a catastrophic failure that led to its dissolution.
According to the news reported by the South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong newspaper published by SCMP Group, a Chinese government spokesperson commented that it would be difficult for space debris to interfere with Tiangong and the International Space Station (iss / International Space Station), because the stations are located at a lower altitude. The situation worries those responsible for satellites Starlinkas some of the fragments are close to the device.
The reason for the failure of the Long March 6 rocket is not clear
This model is recognized as one of the most reliable used by the Chinese. Suspicions indicate the possibility of an unknown defect, or a collision with pieces of space debris during the operation of the satellite. Some individuals spread rumors on the Internet, claiming that the explosion was intentional, so that the Starlink satellite network would not operate over China’s territory.
Some people spread rumors, claiming that the explosion was intentional, so that the Starlink satellite network would not operate over China’s territory.
In any case, a Chinese scientist commented on the accusation, and explained that action would not be likely, since the debris could damage the country’s space equipment. The expert concluded:I don’t think anyone would be willing to increase the stakes, no matter how small.🇧🇷
regarding cutting Long March 6a, some are a few millimeters across – others are several meters larger. Among the dangers of the situation stands out the possibility of collisions with other satellites, or even endangering astronauts carrying out space missions.
source: gizmodo🇧🇷 space.com
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