A lightning strike occurred against the Long March-3B rocket during its ascent this week. The event took place immediately following liftoff from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Despite the dramatic visual impact, the mission achieved its primary objective of placing the satellite into a successful orbital trajectory. Mission control confirmed that the satellite is currently operating nominally within its designated position. This incident highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions to space launches and underscores the robustness of the Long March-3B’s design.
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