Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth

The transcript discusses the uncontrolled descent of the 5B Rocket, which crashed into the Indian Ocean. Media reports from various countries captured the event, and there was speculation about the debris potentially hitting land. US Defense Secretary criticized China's handling of space debris, while China's foreign Ministry downplayed concerns. An astrophysicist noted the debris could have landed anywhere from New York to Chile.

What was the speed of the 5B Rocket as it reentered Earth's atmosphere?

• 3.6 miles per second

• 5.2 miles per second

• 4.8 miles per second

• 6.0 miles per second

Which countries recorded footage of the rocket's uncontrolled descent?

• Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

• Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia

• Iran, Iraq, and Syria

What did the US Defense Secretary criticize about China's space activities?

• Failure to launch rockets on time

• Poor quality of satellite images

• Inability to communicate with other countries

• Lack of responsible standards for space debris

According to experts, how far could the debris have potentially landed?

• As far north as Tokyo and as far south as Buenos Aires

• As far north as Moscow and as far south as Sydney

• As far north as New York and as far south as southern Chile

• As far north as London and as far south as Cape Town

What was the response of China's foreign ministry regarding the reentry concerns?

• The debris was collected and analyzed

• The rocket was intentionally directed into the ocean

• The reentry was a planned event

• It is common practice for rocket stages to burn up during reentry