Out of range are Russia, Canada and northern Europe. An expert told that Tiangong 1 would most likely begin its re-entry over Malaysia, and rain debris into the Pacific Ocean.īased on Tiangong 1's orbit, it was projected to return to Earth somewhere between latitudes of 43 degrees north and 43 degrees south, a zone that covers most of the United States, China, Africa, southern Europe, Australia and South America. said the debris would most likely descend into the Pacific Ocean. Its exact landfall was never certain, but on Friday, before updating the latest time window, the Aerospace Corp.
Below are some questions and answers about the station, its re-entry and the past and future of China's ambitious space program.
