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Taiwan satellite rocket launch fails, sparks missile panic

Taiwan's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle experienced a failed test flight on Wednesday. The rocket, launched from the Jiupeng missile testing base in Pingtung County, veered off course shortly after liftoff. This deviation caused alarm among local residents who feared it was an incoming missile before it ultimately crashed in a remote mountainous area without causing casualties or damage. AI

RANK_REASON The item reports on the failure of a first-time test of a locally developed satellite launch vehicle, which falls under research and development. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Taiwan satellite rocket launch fails, sparks missile panic

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan-made satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panic

    Taiwan’s first test of a locally developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday after the rocket veered off course, terrifying nearby villagers who mistook it for an incoming missile. The rocket was launched at around 6am local time from the Jiupeng missile testing base i…