Californians witnessed an explosion in the sky, thinking it was SpaceX Falcon 9 or a meteor, but it turned out to be China's Shenzhou-15 rocket's orbital object. Debris crashed into a man's home in Florida. China's rocket also infiltrated US airspace previously with a spy balloon.
Key Points
Californians witnessed an explosion in the sky, initially thought to be SpaceX Falcon 9 or a meteor.
The object was identified as the orbital module from China's Shenzhou-15 rocket launched in 2022.
Debris from the rocket crashed into a man's home in Florida.
China's rocket infiltration into US airspace with a spy balloon in the past raised security concerns.
Pros
Clear identification of the object that caused the explosion in the sky.
Aerospace researchers determined the object was from China's Shenzhou-15 rocket.
No reported casualties on the ground.
Cons
Space debris poses a risk to people and property on the ground.
Concerns raised about China's space activities and potential threats.