What went up will hopefully come down safely

Launch of Long March 3   (Photo by AAxanderr)

Space is getting quite crowded.  Not just the space in our attics and garages, but the space above our planet.

Some types of space stuff will orbit indefinitely.  But others will inevitably come down.  When they do, look out!  Think of it this way: Have you seen any dinosaurs lately?

SpaceNews.com reported that a 22.5-ton rocket that was recently launched by China is expected “to make an uncontrolled crash back to Earth in the coming days.”  Sounds like one huge OUCH if it were to hit a populated region…

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