A Long March 7A rocket carrying a satellite exploded moments after launch in Wenchang, China, on August 10, marking an uncommon setback for China's space program.
The rocket erupted into a massive fireball just 85 seconds into its flight
Aug 11, 2026
04:57 pm
What's the storyChina's Long March 7A rocket, a key player in the country's space program, exploded soon after liftoff on Monday.
The incident occurred at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Hainan Island and was captured on video.
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