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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What they agree on
- China's Long March 7A rocket experienced a failure shortly after liftoff.
- The rocket exploded during its flight.
- The launch occurred from the Wenchang Space Launch Site.
- A satellite was lost as a result of the failure.
Where they split
- SpaceNews and Reuters report the failure occurred less than 90 seconds into flight, while other sources do not specify the exact time.
- SpaceNews and Reuters mention the loss of an unknown payload, while Ars Technica and Space.com specify the ChinaSat-4B satellite.
- Ars Technica and Space.com mention the rocket was 60 meters (197 feet) tall, a detail not present in all reports.