Lightning strikes Long March 3B after liftoff, Kinetica-1 launches 5 satellites
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China carried out two launches, including a Long March 3B that reached orbit despite being struck by lightning after liftoff. Separately, CAS Space's Kinetica 1 rocket launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's Launch Area 130, delivering 5 satellites including SpaceTY's TY-48 to sun-synchronous orbit in a rideshare mission.
HELSINKI — China conducted a pair of launches Thursday, including a Long March 3B rocket which delivered its payload to orbit despite a lightning strike. The Long March 3B rocket […] The post Lightning strikes Long March 3B after liftoff, Kinetica-1 launches 5 satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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