Disastrous ‘static-fire’ rocket test sees vehicle lift off and then crash
When it comes to rockets, a “static-fire engine test,” by definition, means that the rocket should remain on the ground and not move. But during such a test in China…
Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches During Test, Crashes Dramatically
Chinese company Space Pioneer accidentally launched the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket during a Sunday test of the vehicle that went terribly wrong. The rocket crashed and exploded near…