Posted: Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 11:42 AM ET (1642 GMT)
A Chinese commercial launch failed last month because of foam insulation. The Hyperbola-1 rocket launched Feb. 1 but appeared to veer off course shortly after liftoff. An investigation found that foam insulation designed to fall off the vehicle got stuck in one of four grid fins at the base of the first stage. The foam later broke off but changed the angle of the fin, causing the rocket to go off course. Beijing-based iSpace said it will strengthen management and technical capabilities, enhance quality awareness, improve risk identification and take other measures as it prepares for another Hyperbola-1 launch in a few months.

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