China's Long March-3B Rocket Survives Lightning Strike, Successfully Launches Satellite
China's Long March-3B rocket was struck by lightning about 30 seconds after its July 23 launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center but successfully delivered the Tianlian II-06 communications satellite into geostationary orbit. The satellite will support data relay for China's space missions, including the Tiangong Space Station. The rocket's resilience during the lightning strike highlights its robust design, joining a few launch vehicles worldwide known to withstand such events during ascent.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 24 Jul, 06:30 am. Other outlets followed.
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