Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry

On April 2, 2024, debris from China’s Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to improve public safet…

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