Botched Russian rocket part to make 'uncontrolled' re-entry into Earth's atmosphere

On January 5, a piece of a botched Russian rocket launch me an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth, landing in Pacific Ocean, according to officials. On December 27, scientists launched Angara-A5 heavy-lift rocket, named after a river in Siberia, for third time from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in norrn Russia. goal, according to state-run media, was to conduct first-ever test of a new upper-stage rocket known as Persei booster.

launch was first hailed as a success, with officials claiming that everything went well. However, booster's engine failed, preventing launcher from reaching orbits higher than low-Earth orbit. 18th Space Control Squron reported re-entry took place over South Pacific at 4:08 p.m. EST on Wednesday evening. re were no or specifics given.

abundance of space debris in low-Earth orbit has become recurring threat to ISS

When space debris reenters Earth's atmosphere, it usually burns up, causing little harm. Larger portions, on or hand, can be dely depending on where y land. abundance of space debris in low-Earth orbit has become a recurring threat to International Space Station, delaying spacewalks and even causing damage to ISS's exterior. United States claimed in November that debris from a Russian anti-satellite missile test led crew of International Space Station to seek cover as a precaution.

After rocket debris used to launch China's new space station fell in Indian Ocean last May, NASA slammed country for failing to satisfy acceptable standards. To preserve safety, stability, security, and long-term viability of outer space activities, China and all spacefaring states and commercial organisations must operate responsibly and transparently in space.

space shuttle Columbia catastrophe in February 2003 resulted in largest re-entry breakup over a populated area, with 200,000 pounds of spacecraft breaking up over Texas, causing a significant amount of debris to impact earth but no injuries. On December 27, scientists launched Angara-A5 heavy-lift rocket, named after a river in Siberia, for third time from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in norrn Russia. goal, according to state-run media, was to conduct first-ever test of a new upper-stage rocket known as Persei booster.

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