Chinese Rocket Breaks Apart, Creating Significant Space Debris

Long March 6A rocket's upper stage fragments into over 700 pieces, raising concerns about orbital safety

• US Space Command confirmed the breakup of the Long March 6A rocket, tracking over 700 pieces of debris.
• The debris poses a potential hazard to other satellites and spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.
• This is the second significant breakup of a Long March 6A rocket's upper stage since November 2022.
• Slingshot Aerospace and LeoLabs are monitoring the debris field for potential collisions.
• Experts stress the need for improved space debris mitigation and tracking measures.

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