Tianlong-3 Rocket's Structural Failure During Test in Gongyi

Beijing Tianbing Technology Co reported that its Tianlong-3 rocket experienced a structural failure during a test, resulting in the detachment from its launch pad and landing in a hilly area in Gongyi, central China. There were no casualties according to an initial investigation.

Beijing Tianbing Technology Co said on Sunday that the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket under development had detached from its launch pad during a test due to structural failure and landed in a hilly area of the city of Gongyi in central China.

There were no reports of casualties after an initial investigation, Beijing Tianbing, also known as Space Pioneer, said in a statement.