‘Blow to China's pride’: Fallout extent from Long March 7A rocket failure hinges on what went wrong

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China's Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff, ending a successful half-decade run. Analysts await investigation results to assess the impact on China's space program and national pride.

A Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff on Monday (Aug 10), bringing its half-decade run of successful missions to a fiery end. The extent of the fallout on China’s space programme will hinge on what investigators uncover, say analysts.