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science-and-technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Chinese Space Junk Creates Mysterious Light Show Over California"

Mysterious streaks of light seen over California were identified as remnants of Chinese space junk, specifically the orbital module of China’s Shenzhou 15 spacecraft, re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. The debris, which had been in orbit for over a year after a mission to China’s Tiangong space station, caused a dazzling light show visible from Sacramento to San Diego. Initially mistaken for a meteor shower or UFOs, the spectacle was ultimately attributed to the re-entry of the space debris, captivating residents and sparking widespread speculation.

via New York Post |

#california #chinese-space-junk #light-show

science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unexplained Celestial Phenomena: Chinese Space Debris Lights Up Southern California Sky"

The streaking lights seen in the Southern California sky were identified by experts as the remains of the Chinese Shenzhou 15 orbital module reentering the Earth's atmosphere, sparking speculation and theories on social media about their origin, including the possibility of alien activity or SpaceX debris. The lights, visible around 1:30 a.m., were attributed to the re-entry of the Chinese orbital module launched in November 2022, creating a striking display as it broke up upon re-entry.

via KABC-TV|

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space1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unidentified Object Lights Up Southern California Sky in Spectacular Display"

A large piece of Chinese space debris, the orbital module of China's Shenzhou 15 spacecraft, created a spectacular fireball as it fell to Earth over Southern California, witnessed by observers from Sacramento to San Diego. The 3,300-pound module had been in space since November 2022 and was not designed for safe reentry. This event follows previous uncontrolled crashes of Chinese space debris, drawing criticism from the space community for being potentially dangerous and irresponsible.

via Space.com|

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space2 years ago•2 min saved

Mysterious Chinese Rocket Crashes into Moon, Leaving Twin Craters

A recent study published in the Planetary Science Journal confirms that the mysterious double pockmark on the Moon's surface was caused by debris from a Chinese Long March 3C rocket booster. The researchers suggest that the strange double crater indicates the presence of an undisclosed payload. Observations of the rocket's behavior before the collision suggest that it was carrying something heavy, which caused it to tumble in a stable manner. However, the specific nature of the missing payload remains unknown, leaving room for speculation.

via Futurism|

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