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News | Aug. 1, 2022

Long March 5B (CZ-5B) Reentry

By Staff Reports U.S. Space Command

U.S. Space Command can confirm the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Long March 5B (CZ-5B) re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approximately 10:45 am MDT on July 30. We refer you to the PRC for further information on the technical aspects of the reentry such as the potential dispersal of debris and the impact location.