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China: Rocket Struck by Lightning Continues Flight Into Sky

On July 23, 2026, in Xichang, Sichuan, a Long March 3B carrier rocket was struck by lightning shortly after launch. Despite the strike, the rocket continued flying normally and successfully completed its mission into the sky.

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FRANCE-PARIS-54TH INT'L PARIS AIR SHOW

(230620) -- PARIS, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past the stand of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) at the 54th International Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 19, 2023. The 54th International Paris Air Show kicked off here on Monday and will last to June 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-54TH INT'L PARIS AIR SHOW

(230620) -- PARIS, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at exhibits of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) at the 54th International Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 19, 2023. The 54th International Paris Air Show kicked off here on Monday and will last to June 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-54TH INT'L PARIS AIR SHOW

(230620) -- PARIS, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at exhibits of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) at the 54th International Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 19, 2023. The 54th International Paris Air Show kicked off here on Monday and will last to June 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)