Chinese rocket debris found in US farm field sparks diplomatic friction

A large metal object, likely debris from a Chinese rocket launch, was discovered in a Minnesota cornfield, prompting a British astronomer to call it an 'international incident' and 'embarrassing' for China. The incident highlights risks of uncontrolled reentries and potential diplomatic fallout, though China has not officially commented.

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