What Happened
Fourth Chinese Rocket Launch Failure This Year Destroys Satellite
A Changzheng 7A rocket exploded in midair just 85 seconds after launch from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province, destroying a communications satellite worth 200 billion won. The incident marks the fourth failed space rocket launch in China this year, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the failure. The Changzheng 7A is a medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and its failure may affect the timelines of other Chinese space projects. This incident was first reported by The Asia Business Daily.