Explosion At SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Site In Florida

[ito]

CAPE CANAVERAL: An explosion has rocked the SpaceX launch site in Florida.

NASA says SpaceX was conducting a test firing of its unmanned rocket when the blast occurred Thursday morning. The test, considered routine, was in advance of a planned Saturday launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Buildings several miles away shook from the blast, and multiple explosions continued for several minutes. A cloud of dark smoke filled the overcast sky.

http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/expl...rida-reports-1453326?pfrom=home-lateststories

 

[Viny]

I hope no life lost, its a setback to Space X, they already lost there base in 2015 accident.
I think they had some launch planned in coming weeks, with some israel satellites.

 

[Abba_Dabba_Jabba]

This company will rule space industry in future if it can achieve what it has planned in next decade.

 

[thesolar65]

It happens,don't worry......nothing is perfect. Carry on!!

 

[AugenBlick]

They lost the payload , an IAI satellite as well.

 

[thesolar65]

And if this would have happened with India or China, then Chinese would have been trolled by West and Indians and Indians by Pakistanis and Bangladeshis and of course Chinese.

 

[anon45]

Terrible news. Since the payload was lost this is at par, or even worse than a launch RUD because of the damage to the pad. Expect no launches for the rest of the year easily. Very unfortunate and I hope they are able to get back on their feet after this.

SpaceX has captured the hearts and minds of a generation, it would be terrible to see them go into the night this way...

 

[anon45]

Video courtesy of US Launch report

 

[oprih]

American junks exploding on its own!

 

[Skull and Bones]

American junks exploding on its own!

They should learn from Filipino ladyboys.

 

[Akasa]

It's still possible for NASA to subcontract its launch sites out to SpaceX for the short term. That, of course, still takes time in the form of integrating the rocket onto Canaveral/Vandenberg launchpads.

Anyhow, SpaceX should keep its heads up and realize that a launch anomaly is simply another learning experience for its young engineers and managers. It has had an amazing track record thus far!

 

[Nilgiri]

You're free to sh*t on that Oprih *ssclown to your heart's content, though.

Heres to the little things in life! *Clinks glasses*

 

[pher]

American junks exploding on its own!

salute for your excellent post

 

[oprih]

salute for your excellent post

In this thread, you will see how the indian slaves are doing their best to defend the failure of their american masters.

 

[Nilgiri]

Enjoy your karma @oprih

https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/09/02/chinese-officials-silent-after-long-march-rocket-failure/