A Chinese-French satellite launch from Xichang resulted in debris falling over a populated area. The incident involved a Long March 2-C rocket, which exploded near a residential area shortly after liftoff. The rocket’s hypergolic propellant system, known for its extreme toxicity, landed in a nearby town, causing people to run for safety. Such incidents are not uncommon in China, where the government often prioritizes space missions over local safety concerns. The event occurred yesterday.
Spacecraft debris falls in populated area The incident apparently happened during the launch of a Chinese-French satellite Read: https://t.co/j1Em21pL9e https://t.co/Tm6vNdlcM5
Yesterday, China launched a bunch of satellites into orbit, but the booster stage rocket full of toxic propellants fell on a local village. This is commonplace in China, where the government treats citizens as expendable for the "greater good." https://t.co/0UVKsnLjxg
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🚨🇨🇳🇫🇷FALLOUT FROM ROCKET LAUNCH LANDS IN CHINESE TOWN Following the joint Chinese-French satellite launch from Xichang, part of the rocket’s propellant system landed in a nearby town. The hypergolic propellant used to fuel the rocket is known for its extreme toxicity and… https://t.co/pFzoQyPozd https://t.co/buwwTgfx9t
Part of a Long March 2-C rocket carrying a Chinese satellite exploded near a residential area shortly after liftoff. #China #Satellite #Space https://t.co/QkRSUGqC6S
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