From Jalopnik · Ryan Erik King · · 50s
Debris From Chinese Rocket Found In Minnesota Cornfield
Minnesota farmer discovers Chinese rocket debris after failed satellite launch.
In brief
Minnesota farmer discovers Chinese rocket debris after failed satellite launch. A farmer in rural Minnesota found debris from a Chinese rocket that deorbited in September, part of a satellite constellation project. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Minnesota farmer finds debris
A farmer in rural Minnesota discovered a charred metallic circle in his cornfield last week.
Chinese rocket deorbited
The debris came from a Chinese rocket that deorbited in September as part of a satellite constellation project.
Rocket launch details
A Zhuque-2E rocket launched from Dongfeng Aerospace City in the Gobi Desert on September 15.
Satellite constellation growth
The Qianfan constellation had 108 satellites by end of 2025 with 11 launches this year.
Here's the gist
A farmer in rural Minnesota found debris from a Chinese rocket that deorbited in September, part of a satellite constellation project.
