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NASA criticizes China's handling of rocket re-entry as debris lands near Maldives
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09/05/2021 10:29 PM | Click to read full article
NASA has lambasted China for its failure to "meet responsible standards" after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night.
"Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations," said NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson.