Historical Events tagged with "rural village"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Long March 3B Rocket Crashes in Rural Village

February 15th, 1996 29 years ago

A Long March 3B rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center carrying the Intelsat 708 satellite veered off course shortly after liftoff. The rocket crashed into a nearby rural village, resulting in casualties ranging from six to 100 people. The incident raised serious concerns about the safety protocols of China's space program and the risks posed to surrounding communities.

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