One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
What happened?
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
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If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/one-of-chinas-workhorse-rockets-just-exploded-in-flight/