China Long March 7A Rocket Explodes Shortly After Launch
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The Story
China's Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Monday night. The unmanned rocket, carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite, failed after a flight anomaly. Amateur footage showed the explosion less than 90 seconds into its flight. The failure marks a rare setback for China's newer-generation rockets.
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