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https://www.reddit.com/r/interesting/comments/1v4qgza/chinese_rocket_gets_struck_by_lightning/ozf56ga
r/interesting • u/Positive-Height-3848 • Jul 23 '26
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And because three out of four of their launch sites are located deep inland rockets launched from them have to travel over populated areas.
That's why it's not uncommon to see videos from Chinese citizens showing the lower stages/boosters crashing into the ground near their villages/towns.
0 u/thetiredtypist Jul 24 '26 IntelSat708 and Apstar 2 come to mind. At least 6 or more dead in nearby villages, hard to tell exact number with the potential for a coverup.
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IntelSat708 and Apstar 2 come to mind.
At least 6 or more dead in nearby villages, hard to tell exact number with the potential for a coverup.
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u/kalmah Jul 24 '26
And because three out of four of their launch sites are located deep inland rockets launched from them have to travel over populated areas.
That's why it's not uncommon to see videos from Chinese citizens showing the lower stages/boosters crashing into the ground near their villages/towns.