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/Kryptosis 4d ago

Love how none of the locals were even aware of a “launch site” in their home town. Now they have rockets landing on their farms and dousing their water table with rocket fuel.

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u/amydorable 3d ago

in fairness it's a private company engine testing facility not a launch site. NASA has a similar facility within 10 miles of 3 different towns in Mississippi.