Chinese Space Pioneer's Sky Dragon 3 rocket detonates following accidental launch

[gary]

Story, dramatic photo, video :-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-01/chinese-rocket-launch-test-failure/104042500

[Leo.G]

I just watched a video on my phone, nasty incident and I highly doubt China's report of no casualties.
I'm guessing an engineers head will roll for this?

[Boozlefoot]

Launch pad sourced from eBay?

[Leo.G]

Worse, AliExpress.
In saying that I've had some great experiences dealing with Aliexpress and it's my go to for many things if I'm not in any sort of hurry. Like eBay, it's all in the feedback (when buyers can bother writing anything beyond clicking on 5 stars).