China's Rocket Literally Bent Under Pressure! [9:57]

This morning a Long March 7A rocket launching from Wengchang in China suffered a dramatic failure close to Max-Q. We don't have much in the way of details of the launch or its payload but a selection of videos posted on China's social media support the conclusion that a structural failure due to launch loads. The rocket is seen to bend at the interstage between the 2nd and 3rd stage leading to the destruction of the vehicle. China's Rocket Literally Bent Under Pressure! | 9:57 Scott Manley | 1.87M subscribers | 263,458 views | August 10, 2026