r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Harry_the_space_man • 4d ago
The Chinese Tianlong-3 Rocket Accidentally Launched During A Engine Test Video
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A Chinese Rocket Exploded Today After It Accidentally Launched During A Static Fire Test.
Link: https://x.com/aj_fi/status/1807339807640518690?s=46&t=XQLIlKXE_nRmbO5OFOpZFw
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u/daemoohn2 4d ago
Well… isn’t there some sort of termination sequence that can be sent to the rocket if it goes wild? Based on movies I think US rockets have such feature.
Also… this is cringey to watch in Kerbal Space Program, seeing it IRL makes it even scarier.