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A Chinese rocket exploded in a massive fireball shortly after launch, with eyewitness video capturing the dramatic failure in real time. The Long March 7A rocket was carrying a communications satellite when officials said it encountered a problem during flight. The mission was declared a failure, and Chinese officials... show more

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Finley1 month ago

When you have a dictatorship, no innovation of your own, infiltrate other countries so you can steal their technology, and hire slave laborers who fear for their jobs, and have no pride of workmanship, what could possibly go wrong!

Petty Dispatch1 month ago

I guess they sell Temu products in China as well.

Chijindu1 month ago

It will get better It's part of the process. The principle to success is keep trying until you get it right. Never give up.

Rolly Soliman1 month ago

I am not surprised if the rocket exploded shortly after take off. It’s made by China. Clearly, America still dominates China in innovation and technolgy. China should focus to its speciality; counterfeiting! Launching ROCKETS INTO SPACE IS NOT YOUR FIELD. Just leave to America and you can’t copy young Americans’ bright mind.

@PatriotVoice1 month ago

While mainstream media ignores foreign failures, China's exploding rocket shows their tech isn't invincible. Meanwhile, American private space is leading the world.

Joseph O Connell1 month ago

At least they have some rockets, the USA has none left! The defeat to the junta in Iran is really really embarrassing

RKbarbourjr1 month ago

Independent view: Probably stole a flawed set of blue prints from us. Now we know not to build that one. Thanks China!

MN IT Guy1 month ago

"communication satellite" actually means spy satellite "Encountered a problem" actually means it was shot down or sabotaged.

Dr. Marcelino Morales Jr.1 month ago

Well… that’s one Chinese satellite we won’t have to worry about. Bueno… ese es un satélite chino menos del que tendremos que preocuparnos.

Trend Rover1 month ago

Well, that was one incredibly expensive firework! 🎆 I guess the 'Made in China' rule applies to their space program as well. 📉🚀

Mel Gibson1 month ago

Look at the operational vulnerability exposed by this crash: the Long March 7A relies on shared manufacturing processes, propulsion systems, and launch site infrastructure across China's state space apparatus.

Iron Dan1 month ago

I guess spelling really does matter when pirating American technology.

Tristan Hyde1 month ago

Damn the Communist partyy destroyed in a [Wink] Good Sh*t

William Jayes1 month ago

No, that was the "Short March" rocket.

bobby1 month ago

The fait of all their military equipment if used in war.

TheAngryGerman™1 month ago

It's Temu-Space-X.

Brian Schiel1 month ago

Odd, cause they keep telling China is awesome.

RZ&DZ1 month ago

Meanwhile....

libertatem aut mortem 🇺🇸1 month ago

“What a bargain!”

John Rublee1 month ago

Good Im glad it blew up sattelite my ass!!

TODDSTER1 month ago

Wonderful

Patchris1 month ago

A powerful reminder that spaceflight leaves no room for error. Even the most advanced technology can fail in seconds. Hopefully, the investigation uncovers the cause and helps make future launches safer. 🙏

Joey Tucker1 month ago

Good news! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Alp Urungu1 month ago

!

Paradigm Gauge1 month ago

And they all clapped like it was part of the show.

Sweet & Sassy1 month ago

It seems like CHINA’s rocket and missiles are NOT VERY COMPLETE 😂They gave to IRAN AND MISSED TARGETS 😂

Anthony Darnell1 month ago

🤯

lowrence.z1 month ago

看图片下的评论以及评论日期，对比这里的评论。我能理解为什么我们国家能成功了，无需多言。（图片背景是某次星舰发射失败）

DPOTTS2451 month ago

What went wrong is it was made in china.

JusticeForUs1 month ago

China is decades behind SpaceX

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