Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 Rocket Crash in China Blamed on Structural Failure

A recent incident in central China involving Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 rocket crashing during a test was attributed to a structural failure at the connection between the rocket body and the test platform. The rocket unexpectedly launched during a static-fire test, leading to an accidental flight.

Despite the dramatic footage showing the rocket crashing into a mountain, no casualties were reported, as the area was evacuated before the test. Space Pioneer, a private aerospace company, aims to develop reusable rockets to support China in building its satellite constellations.