Taiwan's Rocket Blunder Triggers Missile Panic Taiwan's fledgling space program has suffered a major setback after its maiden test of a locally developed satellite launch vehicle ended in disaster.
The rocket, launched from the Jiupeng missile testing base in southern Pingtung county, veered off course and crashed into an uninhabited mountainous area, sending shockwaves through nearby villages.
The incident has sparked concerns about the reliability and safety of Taiwan's homegrown space technology.