# NCSIST satellite launch vehicle test failure > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ncsist-satellite-launch-vehicle-test-failure > Updated: 2026-08-24T15:53:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. A satellite launch vehicle test conducted by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) at the Jiupeng Base in Pingtung resulted in a flight failure. Following an orbital anomaly, the rocket’s self-destruct mechanism was activated, causing the vehicle to crash into a mountainous area in Mudan Township. While NCSIST reported that the crash was contained within a designated safety zone and caused no casualties or property damage, the incident has led to calls for increased oversight. Legislator Su Ching-chuan has criticized the current safety conclusions and demanded greater transparency regarding flight trajectories and debris distribution. Proposed measures for future operations include the establishment of a local coordination committee involving central government, local authorities, and tribal representatives. Su also requested that future launches of this rocket type be suspended until a thorough root-cause investigation is completed and verified by external aerospace and disaster prevention experts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Jiupeng rocket launch anomaly prompts calls for stricter safety oversight Following a rocket test failure at Pingtung's Jiupeng Base, officials and legislators are demanding stricter safety protocols and transparent investigations to protect local communities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jiupeng-rocket-launch-anomaly-prompts-calls-for-stricter-safety-oversight ### 2026-08-19: NCSIST satellite launch vehicle test fails at Jiupeng Base A satellite launch vehicle test at Taiwan's Jiupeng Base failed due to an orbital anomaly, triggering a self-destruct mechanism. The rocket crashed in a mountainous area with no reported injuries or property's. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ncsist-satellite-launch-vehicle-test-fails-at-jiupeng-base --- Cite as: NCSIST satellite launch vehicle test failure. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ncsist-satellite-launch-vehicle-test-failure