Explorer

China's 'heaviest rocket' Long March-5 Y2 fails post lift-off

Beijing [China], July 3 (ANI): The launch of China's heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March-5 Y2, has failed after an anomaly was detected during its flight. It was the flight's second launch.

According to the state-run Xinhua agency, the flight, which was carrying an experimental communication satellite, developed an anomaly during its flight at 7.23 p.m. (4. 53 p.m. IST) from Wenchang Space Launch Center in the Chinese southern province Hainan.

"Further investigation will be carried out," the Xinhua report said.

Long March-5 Y2 is designed to carry up to 25 tons of payload into low orbit, which makes it the second most powerful rocket in the world after the United State's Delta IV Heavy.

Dubbed as the 'Chubby 5', the satellite is 5 meters in diameter and 57 meters tall.

The Long March-5 made its first flight in November 2016, sending its payload into preset orbit. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Delhi Elections: Kejriwal Writes To Mohan Bhagwat, Asks If RSS Backs BJP's 'Wrongdoings'
Delhi Elections: Kejriwal Writes To Mohan Bhagwat, Asks If RSS Backs BJP's 'Wrongdoings'
Delhi Cafe Owner Dies By Suicide On New Year's Eve, Family Says He Was 'Upset' With Wife
Delhi Cafe Owner Dies By Suicide On New Year's Eve, Family Says He Was 'Upset' With Wife
Man Kills Mother, 4 Sisters During New Year Celebrations At Lucknow Hotel
Man Kills Mother, 4 Sisters During New Year Celebrations At Lucknow Hotel
Maharashtra: Stone Pelting Among 2 Groups After Minister's Driver Blows Car Horn
Maharashtra: Stone Pelting Among 2 Groups After Minister's Driver Blows Car Horn
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Delhi Election 2025: VHP Calls AAP’s Priest and Granthi Honor Scheme a Political GimmickBreaking News: Delhi Elections Heat Up with CM Atishi and Lt. Governor VK Saxena's ClashBreaking News: Ahead of Delhi Elections, Arvind Kejriwal Sends Letter to RSS Chief Mohan BhagwatBEST HINDI WEB SERIES OF 2024 : Heeramandi, Jamnapaar, Doctors, Bandish Bandits Season2 & more
Embed widget