On April 28, a "Long March 5B" rocket, measuring 30 meters in length and weighing 21 tons, was launched; however, the Chinese space agency lost control of its central stage, raising the risk of it crashing in any area. Tracking results indicated that the uncontrolled Chinese rocket flew over Egypt's sky for several minutes before heading towards other countries in its random path at an altitude of about 190 kilometers outside the Earth's atmosphere.
The out-of-control Chinese rocket is currently flying over the middle of the Pacific Ocean, having previously passed over Egypt, Syria, and other countries. Live tracking maps confirmed that it passed over Egypt for just three minutes last Tuesday evening, before moving northeast towards Jordan and Syria in its erratic trajectory, according to statements from Dr. Gad El-Qady, head of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, to the Egyptian newspaper "Al-Watan."
Predictions from the monitoring of the Chinese rocket's trajectory suggest it may re-enter the Earth's atmosphere on May 9. Once the rocket enters the atmosphere, it will face incineration, except for some parts that might withstand burning, which raises concerns about potential damage.
