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Chinese Rocket Breaks Up During Launch

Creates More Than 300 Pieces of Trackable Space Debris

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Tom Patton
Aug 09, 2024
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A Chinese Long March 6A rocket broke up during launch on August 6th, according to a post on X from the U.S. Space Command.

"USSPACECOM can confirm the breakup of a Chinese Long March 6A rocket launched on August 6, 2024, resulting in over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low-Earth orbit. USSPACECOM has observed no immediate threats and continues to con…

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