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world-news-science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Chinese Rocket Booster Crashes and Explodes Near Homes After Re-entry"

Social media videos have captured parts of a Chinese Long March 3B rocket falling uncontrollably and exploding upon re-entry near populated areas in China's Guangxi region. This incident, following the rocket's December 26 launch, is part of a pattern of similar occurrences involving China's space program, which has been criticized for its handling of space debris. Despite efforts to develop technology for controlled re-entry, such as grid fins and parachutes, the recent event indicates that significant improvements are still needed to ensure safety and prevent potential damage and casualties from falling rocket parts.

via Futurism|

##chineserocket #longmarch3b

world-news-science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Japan in Crisis: Earthquake Aftermath and Tokyo Airport Blaze Challenge Rescue Efforts"

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan and was felt globally, with seismic waves reaching as far as North Carolina. The quake's energy, originating more than 6 miles beneath the Sea of Japan, was recorded by seismometers worldwide, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of such natural events. Seismic waves traveled through the Earth's surface and core, with the first waves arriving in North Carolina 14 minutes after the quake. The event highlighted the interconnectedness of the Earth's seismic activity, with the seismometer in Pittsboro, NC, recording the quake's motion for several hours. The Python code used for analyzing the seismic data is available on GitHub.

via WRAL News|

##earthquake #earthquakedetection

world-news-science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rocket Debris Plummets from Sky, Exploding Dangerously Close to Residential Areas"

Debris from a Chinese Long March 3B rocket booster fell to Earth and exploded near a village in Guangxi Province, causing alarm among local residents. The rocket had successfully launched two satellites into orbit before the incident occurred. This event has raised concerns about space debris management and the risks posed to people and property on Earth, as China has previously been criticized for not adhering to responsible space debris standards. No casualties have been reported, but the risk of injury from falling space debris remains a concern for the global community.

via Daily Mail|

##chinaspacedebris #longmarch3brocket