China's Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails

XICHANG, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The launch of the Shijian-32 satellite in China's Xichang Satellite Launch Centre using a Long March-3B carrier rocket failed on Saturday.

The rocket blasted off at 12:55 am (Beijing Time) at the launch centre in southwestern Sichuan Province, but an anomaly occurred during its flight.

The cause of the failure is under investigation.