Disaster Film Scenario Averted? Chinese Rocket Crashes Somewhere in Indian Ocean

The area where the remains of the rocket are believed to have crashed into our planet’s surface is reportedly located “somewhere southwest of India and Sri Lanka”.

The remains of a Chinese rocket that was launched last month has reentered Earth’s atmosphere today above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

According to Reuters, the 30-metre-long rocket stage became one of the biggest pieces of space debris to fall on our planet.

Stating that the re-entry occurred at 10:24 am (Beijing time), Xinhua News Agency reported that “the vast majority of items were burned beyond recognition during the reentry process”.

“It is critical that China and all space-faring nations and commercial entities act responsibly and transparently in space to ensure the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of outer space activities,” he said.

​The point of impact was located “somewhere southwest of India and Sri Lanka”, Sky News adds citing Chinese media.

Several social media users have since uploaded videos that allegedly show the debris from the rocket trailing through atmosphere.

Sourse: sputniknews.com