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Taiwan aborts first rocket test after rocket malfunctions

Taiwan's rocket malfunctioned after launch, triggering an automatic self-destruct during its first test. The test was therefore unsuccessful.

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The failed test affects Taiwan's emerging aerospace and launch capabilities, though no wider damage is reported.

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  1. Taiwan, il razzo impazzisce dopo il decollo: scatta l'autodistruzione durante il primo test ↗ilmessaggero.it · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

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