The mission of the Long March 3B launch vehicle to launch the Shijian 32 satellite failed
Accident Description
On January 17, 2026, at 00:55, China launched Shijian 32 satellite using the Long March 3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The rocket flight was abnormal and the launch mission failed
Timeline
- Jan 17, 2026
Officials said that the specific reasons are being further analyzed and investigated.
Investigation Ongoing
The investigation is still in progress. Final report will be available upon completion.
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