Key Points
- Long March 7A rocket exploded during launch
- ChinaSat-4B satellite mission ended in failure
- Cause of explosion is still being investigated
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83 seconds into the launch2020
China's Long March 7A space rocket exploded during launch, failing to send the ChinaSat-4B satellite into space. The explosion occurred at 83 seconds into the launch.
Chinese authorities confirmed that the rocket experienced an abnormal situation during flight and the mission was unsuccessful. The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
This incident is seen as a significant setback in space research and satellite launches.
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- What was China's Long March 7A rocket used for?
- To launch space satellites
- What was the purpose of the ChinaSat-4B satellite?
- To serve as a communication satellite
- What could be the cause of the explosion?
- Still being investigated
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