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Chinese rocket shrugs off lightning strike after launch
Key Takeaways
- A Long March 3B was struck by lightning around 30 seconds after launch.
- The rocket still reached orbit and deployed the Tianlian-2 (06) relay satellite.
- The event highlights why launch weather rules remain a core part of spaceflight safety.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com