Piece of Russian debris almost vaporized Chinese satellite

A piece of space debris from a Russian missile test nearly collided with a Chinese satellite on January 18th. The debris, part of a larger cloud created by a destroyed Russian spy satellite, was tracked by CNSA officials as it passed the Tsinghua Science Satellite at 19,000 km/h. The debris cloud, containing around 1,500 trackable pieces, poses a long-term threat to spacecraft. Although the debris and satellite are currently moving apart, future collisions remain a possibility. CNSA emphasizes the need for international regulations under the UN framework to manage space debris.

What was the relative speed of the space debris when it nearly collided with the Chinese satellite?

• 19,000 kilometers per hour

• 30,000 kilometers per hour

• 25,000 kilometers per hour

• 15,000 kilometers per hour

What event led to the creation of the debris cloud?

• A meteor shower

• A collision between two satellites

• A failed rocket launch

• The destruction of a Russian spy satellite

Approximately how many pieces of debris are large enough to be tracked?

• 1500 pieces

• 2000 pieces

• 500 pieces

• 1000 pieces

What is the potential future risk mentioned by CNSA regarding the debris?

• The debris will collide with the moon

• The debris will fall back to Earth

• The debris could collide with the Chinese satellite

• The debris will burn up in the atmosphere

What does CNSA suggest is necessary to manage space debris?

• Building a space debris collection system

• International laws and regulations

• More advanced tracking technology

• Increased satellite launches