A Chinese rocket deorbited over Minnesota and left this in a farmer's cornfield
Summary
Ars Technica reports that debris from a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket was found in a Minnesota cornfield, tracing back to the September 15 launch that deployed 10 Qianfan satellites. The object is identified as the upper stage, about 11 feet in diameter, and while officials say it posed no danger, the event highlights space-debris disposal and the possibility of a botched deorbit burn, along with ongoing discussions about international liability and regulatory oversight.