China’s Rocket ’Cries’ Insulation Tiles While Launching 9 Satellites

China’s Long March-4B rocket launched the China-Brazil Earth Resource Satellite-4A (CBERS-4A) and 8 other satellites on Dec. 20, 2019. Insulation tiles rained down shortly after liftoff. -- More About the Launch: Credit: China Central Television (CCTV) / mash mix by ’s Steve Spaleta () ***Editors note: After further review, it was insulation tiles, not ice, raining down off the rocket. T
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