Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff
This failure may delay China's ambitious space exploration plans and affect the country's satellite launch schedule.
HELSINKI — China appears to have lost an unknown payload after a Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds into flight, according to amateur footage. The Long March […] The post Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff appeared first on SpaceNews.
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