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Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches and Crashes During Ground Test

The Tianlong-3 rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, experienced a structural failure during a static test at its launch pad in Gongyi, China. According to reports, the first stage of the rocket detached from the launch pad and soared into the air before crashing into a nearby mountain and exploding in flames. The incident occurred on Sunday at 3:43 pm local time.
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