2024-08-09T05:13:03.261260-07:00
The upper stage of China's Long March 6A consistently fragments after launches, resulting in significant space debris accumulation in low-Earth orbit, complicating LEO operations and posing risks to existing satellites.
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China’s Long March 6A rocket is making a mess in low-Earth orbit
2024-08-09T05:49:46.130274-07:00
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