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/GarysCrispLettuce 4d ago

One of the main things stopping me from having kids is the thought that they might grow up and not know how to use a fucking camera. Chills.

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u/aT-0-Mx 4d ago edited 4d ago

Another view.

https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/s/HiwKNIBbu0

Other footage starts when the rocket begins descending.

And a better copy

https://youtu.be/LCH_PapOFik?si=pD5cRGv3-ey7GdmL

And now Scott Manley reviews the footage.

https://youtu.be/u3-Kw9u37I0?si=ic2T4iw_6DZY52iA

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u/Early_Magician_2847 4d ago

For all interested, the second link is a compilation of many great views.

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u/Solrax 4d ago

And watch to the end, some of the best views are there.