SpaceX rocket explodes moments after takeoff
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Version 0 of 1. The SpaceX rocket has blown up just two minutes after liftoff, NASA has confirmed. Footage shows the rocket exploding mid air moments after take off from its launch pad in Florida on the way to the international space station. It was the third attempt to launch the unmanned Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket to get supplies to the International Space Station. The private space-launch operator behind it, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, was planning for it to be the for first reusable rocket. In a tweet NASA said: Something went wrong with the launch. @SpaceX is evaluating the status of the mission. Live updates on NASA TV: http://t.co/KX5g7yYnYG The range confirmed that the vehicle has broken up. @SpaceX is putting together their anomaly team. Live updates: http://t.co/KX5g7yYnYG
Falcon 9 experienced a problem shortly before first stage shutdown. Will provide more info as soon as we review the data. More to follow |