China's Most Powerful Rocket Crash: A Structural Failure Unveiled

A Chinese rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, accidentally launched during a ground test, crashing in a hilly area of Gongyi. The incident resulted from a structural failure, but there were no injuries due to prior evacuations. Some critics argue that the company underestimated the gravity of the mishap.


PTI | Beijing | Updated: 01-07-2024 16:49 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 16:49 IST
China's Most Powerful Rocket Crash: A Structural Failure Unveiled
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In an unexpected turn of events, a powerful Chinese rocket developed by Space Pioneer accidentally launched during a ground test, crashing in a hilly area of Gongyi county, Henan province.

The incident, labelled a 'structural failure', resulted in no injuries owing to pre-emptive evacuations by the company.

Despite the mishap, Space Pioneer emphasized the rocket's impressive performance capabilities, though critics have accused the company of downplaying the severity of the situation.

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