Reported 8 months ago
On June 22, 2024, a booster of a Chinese Long March 2C rocket carrying the SVOM X-Ray Telescope fell into a village in Guizhou, causing panic among villagers. The debris, suspected to be from the rocket, emitted toxic and carcinogenic orange smoke upon impact, leading to evacuations and response operations in the area. The incident highlights concerns over the use of toxic propellants in Chinese rocket technology and the potential risks posed by uncontrolled debris falling from launch vehicles.
Source: YAHOO