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Chinese missile carrying satellite explodes after launch
The Chinese Long March 7A rocket exploded 85 seconds after launch from Wenchang Space Center during an attempt to deploy the Zhongxing-4B satellite, which is intended to provide global radio, television, and communications services. In addition to losing the payload, the incident highlights the challenges faced by China's space industry, especially since this is only the second failure since the rocket's first launch in 2020. This event comes as part of China's efforts to enhance its space capabilities. A subsequent launch of the Chutou-3 rocket was scheduled following the failure of the Long March 7A; it is China's first reusable rocket, but the launch was postponed after the accident.
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