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/Dr_Pepper_spray 4d ago

Hey everyone, look at this dot on the horizon! Trust me, that's a rocket test malfunction!

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u/Jagerbeast703 4d ago

If only there was a middle ground with 1000% and 0 lolol

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u/Dr_Pepper_spray 4d ago edited 4d ago

Depends on how far away they were. My guess is this was filmed at the end of their lens.

Also might not be a lens with a zoom motor. Zooming out might be a pain in the ass.

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u/Antique-Kangaroo2 4d ago

0% zoom would have been infinitely better

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u/wellsfargothrowaway 4d ago

You don’t know what zoom the video is at

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u/Aleksandrovitch 4d ago

THIS IS AMERICA

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u/Salt382 4d ago

It's a UFO