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Chinese rocket stage explodes, creating new space debris

04 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

A Chinese Long March 6A rocket upper stage exploded in low Earth orbit on October 15, 2025, generating thousands of debris pieces. This incident marks a rare recent addition to orbital litter, as most spacefaring nations have curbed such events. Experts warn it underscores ongoing challenges in space sustainability.