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Taiwan Rocket Crashes After Launch Test Goes Off Course

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A satellite launch vehicle crashed in southern Taiwan during a test by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. The institute said it activated the rocket’s self-destruct system after detecting “orbital anomalies.” The vehicle came down within the designated safety area near the launch facility in Pingtung County with no injuries reported.

Rocket Test Failure in Taiwan

REPORTER:  
A space rocket crashed after it spun off course during a launch in southern Taiwan.

The Chung-Shan Institute says it was testing a satellite launch vehicle but had to activate the rocket's self-destruct system due to "orbital anomalies." The organization says the rocket crashed within the safety area near Taiwan’s launch facility in Pingtung County. Videos shared by local residents show the rocket spiraling into a nearby mountainside. It caused no reported injuries or property damage.

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Rocket Launch Failure

REPORTER:  
Taiwan's main military research and development organization had a test rocket launch fail on Wednesday morning.

The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology said in a statement that during a test for a satellite launch vehicle, the rocket's self-destruct mechanism was activated due to "orbital anomalies." The test took place at Taiwan's first rocket launch facility in Jiupeng Village, Pingtung County. The organization said the rocket crashed within the safety area, and caused no injuries or property damage. Videos shared by local residents show the rocket crashing into a nearby empty mountainside.