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

[gary]

Originally Posted by ABC, 1 July 2024

A test of a new liquid-fuel rocket by a private Chinese space company ended in a fiery explosion as the rocket launched accidentally, failed mid-flight, then fell and detonated outside of a rural city in central China.

Beijing Tianbing Technology said it was supposed to be a static test but the rocket detached from its launch pad due to structural failure.

There were no reported casualties from the explosion, though scattered debris led to fires that were suppressed by local emergency services.

Story, dramatic photo, video :-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-...lure/104042500

[Leo.G (Leo)]

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 (Leo)]

Originally Posted by Boozlefoot

Launch pad sourced from eBay?

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).