During a static-fire test, the first stage of Beijing Tianbing Technology's Tianlong-3 rocket detached from its launch pad, resulting in a crash and localized fire. Despite the dramatic incident, no casualties have been reported.
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During a static-fire test, the first stage of Beijing Tianbing Technology's Tianlong-3 rocket detached from its launch pad, resulting in a crash and localized fire. Despite the dramatic incident, no casualties have been reported.
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