Chinese space rocket crashes in flames after accidental launch
A Chinese private company's Tianlong-3 space rocket crashed near Gongyi, central China, due to a structural failure during a test launch. No casualties were reported. The incident underscores risks in China's private space industry.
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A Chinese private company's space rocket, the Tianlong-3, crashed and exploded near Gongyi, central China, after an accidental launch during a test. The rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, experienced a structural failure at the connection between the rocket and the test stand, leading to the unplanned flight. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident. Parts of the rocket caused a local fire but were contained within a safe area. The Tianlong-3 is a two-stage rocket designed to be partly reusable and is being developed by Space Pioneer to compete with rockets like SpaceX's Falcon 9. This incident highlights the risks associated with developing and testing rockets, especially in the growing private space industry in China.
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