Chinese rocket Tianlong-3 accidentally launched during a ground test in Henan Province due to a structural failure, crashing into a nearby mountain and exploding.
A Chinese rocket, the Tianlong-3, accidentally launched during a ground test on Sunday in Gongyi city, central China's Henan Province. The rocket's owner, Space Pioneer, stated in a press release that the launch occurred due to a "structural failure," resulting in the rocket separating from its testing platform while its propulsion system was being tested. The rocket climbed into the air before crashing into a nearby mountain and exploding in flames. No injuries were reported, and local authorities had evacuated nearby areas prior to the test.
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