LIVE: China Rocket Bursts Into Flames Mid-Air After Launch, Major Space Setback | Firstpost

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China's space ambitions have hit a sudden setback after a Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff. The rocket was carrying the ChinaSat 4B communications satellite, which was also destroyed in the failure. The incident occurred before the rocket could separate its strap-on boosters, and an investigation has now been launched to determine the cause. The failure could have wider implications because the Long March 7A shares propulsion technology with another rocket used to deliver cargo to China's Tiangong space station. The setback comes as Beijing pushes its broader space programme, including plans to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030. Josh Barnes tells you more. Also on the show: - Why Colombia’s 7.4 Earthquake Was So Destructive | Ring Of Fire Explained - US Makes Immigration Applications Online-Only In Visa Policy Change --- China | Rocket Launch | Communications Satellite | Beijing | ChinaSat 4B | Firstpost | Firstpost LIVE #china #beijing #rocketlaunch #com

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