中新网8月20日电 综合英媒报道，当地时间8月19日，英国设得兰群岛一新建太空港在进行火箭发射测试时发生爆炸，火箭发动机在试射过程中发生故障，现场被巨大火焰吞没。
此次测试由德国火箭工厂奥格斯堡公司负责，该公司致力于将英国首枚垂直发射火箭送入轨道。据该公司发布的声明，此次爆炸并未造成人员伤亡，发射台也得以保存并受到保护。目前，该公司正在与太空港和有关部门合作，以查明事故的具体原因。
英国在太空探索领域的野心由来已久，此次试射失败并未影响英国在航天领域的发展决心。英国政府已经投入巨资支持本土的太空产业，包括建设太空港和推动商业航天发展。此次试射的失败，虽然对奥格斯堡公司的计划造成了打击，但也提醒了业界在航天探索的道路上必须保持谨慎和严谨的态度。
英国的航天探索之路并非一帆风顺，但此次事故也反映了全球航天行业面临的挑战。随着技术的进步和各国对太空资源的重视，未来太空探索将更加频繁和复杂，如何确保航天活动的安全性和可靠性，将是各国航天机构需要持续关注的重点。
英语如下：
Title: “Blast Rocks British Spaceport as Rocket is Devoured by Flames in Test Launch”
Keywords: Rocket Test Launch, Explosion, Flames Devour
Content:
CGTN August 20, 2023 – British media reports have confirmed an explosion at a newly established spaceport in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, during a rocket launch test on August 19th. The incident involved a rocket engine malfunction during the test launch, leading to a massive fire that engulfed the site.
The test was conducted by the German rocket manufacturer, Augusta Space, which is dedicated to launching Britain’s first vertical-takeoff rocket into orbit. According to a statement released by the company, the explosion did not result in any injuries to personnel and the launch pad was preserved and protected. The company is currently working with the spaceport and relevant authorities to investigate the exact cause of the accident.
Britain’s ambition in the field of space exploration dates back a long way, and the failure of this test launch has not dampened its resolve in the aerospace sector. The British government has invested heavily in supporting the domestic space industry, including the construction of spaceports and the promotion of commercial space activities. The failure of this test launch has dealt a blow to Augusta Space’s plans, but it also serves as a reminder to the industry of the need to maintain caution and rigor in space exploration.
Britain’s path in space exploration has not been without its challenges, and this incident reflects the difficulties faced by the global space industry. As technology advances and nations increasingly value space resources, future space exploration is expected to become more frequent and complex. Ensuring the safety and reliability of space activities will remain a key concern for space agencies around the world.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-20/10271619.shtml
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