CHINESE ROCKET CARRYING SATELLITE EXPLODES SECONDS AFTER LAUNCH - CNN
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| "China" - Google News | CHINESE ROCKET CARRYING SATELLITE EXPLODES SECONDS AFTER LAUNCH - CNN | 1 hr ago |
| BBC News | MOMENT CHINESE ROCKET EXPLODES AFTER LIFT-OFF | 2 hrs ago |
| Latest from Space.com | CHINESE ROCKET EXPLODES LESS THAN 90 SECONDS AFTER LIFTOFF (PHOTOS) | 14 hrs ago |
| China | The Guardian | CHINESE ROCKET EXPLODES 90 SECONDS AFTER TAKE-OFF – VIDEO | 2 hrs ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite detonated within seconds of launch, according to a report by CNN sourced from Chinese authorities. The explosion was captured on video and images, and it occurred at a launch site in China. The event was reported on the same day as the launch, with no immediate casualties noted.
The Guardian and BBC both confirmed that the rocket exploded roughly 90 seconds after liftoff, while Space.com provided photographs showing the blast. No specific details about the vehicle type, launch program, or cause of the failure were disclosed. The incident was broadcast in near real‑time, giving observers a clear view of the explosion.
Such an early failure interrupts China’s expanding space program and may delay future satellite launches scheduled for the same period.
- Rocket exploded within 90 seconds of liftoff, per multiple independent reports.
- Explosion captured on video and photographs; no casualties reported.
- Details on launch vehicle, satellite, and cause remain undisclosed.
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China | The Guardian • 2 hrs ago • CHINA - MOMENT CHINESE ROCKET EXPLODES AFTER LIFT-OFF
BBC News • 2 hrs ago • CHINA - CHINESE ROCKET EXPLODES LESS THAN 90 SECONDS AFTER LIFTOFF (PHOTOS)
Latest from Space.com • 14 hrs ago • SPACE