Chinese Rocket Breaks Up During Launch

Creates More Than 300 Pieces of Trackable Space Debris

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…