China fails to launch rocket carrying coms satellite, state news agency says
Newsagency-feedsChina fails to launch rocket carrying coms satellite, state news agency saysLast Updated:August 10, 2026, 22:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Beijing, Aug 10 (AP) China’s launch of. . .
Newsagency-feedsChina fails to launch rocket carrying coms satellite, state news agency saysLast Updated:August 10, 2026, 22:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Beijing, Aug 10 (AP) China’s launch of a rocket carrying a communications satellite on Monday evening was not successful, state media reported, adding that the cause of the failed launch was under investigation. The ChinaSat 4B satellite aboard a Long March 7A rocket was launched from the country’s southern island of Hainan, which is home to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, part of China’s space program. The ChinaSat 4B is a communications satellite. “The rocket experienced an anomaly during the flight and the launch mission failed," the Xinhua news agency said. It was the first reported Long March 7A failure since its maiden flight in March 2020, when the rocket malfunctioned after launching from Wenchang, according to Xinhua. China has launched hundreds of missions using Long March carrier rockets, delivering internet and communication satellites into a pre-set orbit. Hainan Island is a popular beach destination off the country’s southern coast. (AP) SKS SKS(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismFirst Published:August 10, 2026, 22:45 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More