by TNR Staff

 

THAI space agency Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) warned that a 21.6-ton chunk of China’s Long March 5B-Y4 rocket is on track to fall back to Earth on Saturday Nov. 5 with 11 provinces at risk of being hit although the chances of an impact is just 1.4 percent, Sanook.com and Businessinsider.com said.

 

China successfully launched the third and final piece of its new Tiangong space station on Monday — and the rocket’s 21.6-ton body is now coming back down somewhere on Earth, likely on Saturday.

 

The Mengtian module, which carries science experiments, blasted off on China’s Long March 5B-Y4 rocket. As it climbed into space, the rocket’s core stage gave the space-station module one last push into Earth’s orbit before detaching itself.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/03/chinese-space-junk-falling-to-earth-on-nov-5-11-provinces-at-risk/

 

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Fireworks on the 5th of November, I thought that was just a British thing.

Nothing new...except Chinese Junk normally arrives by mail 

7 minutes ago, mr_lob said:

Nothing new...except Chinese Junk normally arrives by mail 

Or via Mr. DIY -I had something Chinese basically  fall apart from Mr DIY as walked out of the shop the other week

2 hours ago, webfact said:

and the rocket’s 21.6-ton body is now coming back down somewhere on Earth,

Comforting to know! Preferably China! Umbrella's at the ready!

With the luck I've been having, that will probably land on me

Seen a Long March fail without warning coming down over Western Pacific before. Very impressive then you wonder if it is a threat of hitting your plane?

34 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Or via Mr. DIY -I had something Chinese basically  fall apart from Mr DIY as walked out of the shop the other week

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

 

Meaning Phuket is at risk for a new tsunami - wonder if TAT will count the pieces as Chinese arrivals ... ????

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Or via Mr. DIY -I had something Chinese basically  fall apart from Mr DIY as walked out of the shop the other week

They sell clocks that keep time for a matter of hours!

China successfully launched the third and final piece of its new Tiangong space station on Monday — and the rocket’s 21.6-ton body is now coming back down somewhere on Earth, likely on Saturday.

 

That's successful but not as we know it and that maybe said by a flat Somchai or two???? 

Just now, sammieuk1 said:

China successfully launched the third and final piece of its new Tiangong space station on Monday — and the rocket’s 21.6-ton body is now coming back down somewhere on Earth, likely on Saturday.

 

That's successful but not as we know it and that maybe said by a flat Somchai or two???? 

It would be ironic if it could hit North Korea, 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

the chances of an impact is just 1.4 percent,

Better odds than on any Thai road.

Ground control to Major Chong

Your circuits dead, there's something wrong

Can you hear me Major Chong

Can you hear me Major Chong........................................!

52 minutes ago, ThaiPauly said:

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

I own a chinese made Huawei P30 phone . Best I ever had . Waterproof , good camera etc .

China can produce good or very good quality , if an importer orders this . But the price to pay is higher , of course .

Most importers look to maximize their profits by ordering the cheapest junk .

Many times it is the importers greed that is at fault for cheap quality for the consumer .

Good quality comes at a price .

2 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

I own a chinese made Huawei P30 phone

Careful what you say, they're listening! ????

4 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

I own a chinese made Huawei P30 phone . Best I ever had . Waterproof , good camera etc .

China can produce good or very good quality 

There’s always one ????

Just now, daveAustin said:

There’s always one ????

Google knows everything ... about you .

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Or via Mr. DIY -I had something Chinese basically  fall apart from Mr DIY as walked out of the shop the other week

Don’t worry, this new bit of junk will be on the shelf in no time!

13 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

There’s always one ????

I've got one too so that's at least two good things which the Chinese have made.

2 hours ago, mr_lob said:

Nothing new...except Chinese Junk normally arrives by mail 

Well hopefully it will bring my item I ordered 2 months ago and still waiting although delivery company say delivered. IT HAS NOT.

????

I was in Mr. DIY (Seacon store) a couple of weeks ago.  All the tools had gone same with the gardening stuff.  Replaced with aisle after aisle of plush toys and Xmas stuff.  Based on this  name change should be in order because all their DIY stuff is gone.

“Houston.. We have a problem”.

42 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

China can produce good or very good quality

Some are called iPhones

Well yes, designed in USA but that's it.

Currently shortage to laborers fleeing Covid quarantine.

1 hour ago, ThaiPauly said:

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

A friend bought a Geely in Saudi Arabia about 8 years ago. Within a month the door panels rattled, there was a wobble on the steering wheel they could not fix, the window rubbers leaked so there was a lot of wind noise, and it had the get up and go of an asthmatic geriatric camel.

1 hour ago, ThaiPauly said:

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

I've heard (not driven myself) that Teslas are very good and most like them ?

1 hour ago, ThaiPauly said:

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

Like buying British Leyland or even an Alpha Romeo in the 70s-80s!

And if the debris hits any populated areas (anywhere on the planet) China will deny it was their rocket and then try to blame someone else (i.e. the Americans) and threaten anyone who dares suggest that an investigation into China's responsibility be started.

I like that he called the Chinese lazy for failing to design ability to control where it lands.   You suck kids is what he  is saying

1 hour ago, ThaiPauly said:

I think people that have purchased Chinese cars will live to regret it

Most things made in China fall apart, they are known for poor quality and cheap prices   so why not with cars as well?

Tesla is the second largest manufacturer of EV's in China, top 5 best selling EV in China, and number one for most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry (2022).