Holy bleep https://t.co/Z9bgdQEKcd
— Ann ?? ?? (@GeekTalk51) September 1, 2016
As we told you earlier, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to launch on Saturday exploded on the launch pad this morning. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Here’s a video showing the explosion in detail, as the camera is rocked seconds later by the impact of the blast:
JUST IN: Dramatic video captures SpaceX explosion at Cape Canaveral. https://t.co/YQHFmbkfXr pic.twitter.com/AdbA8HCDQS
— ABC News (@ABC) September 1, 2016
Shocking video captures SpaceX explosion at Cape Canaveral. https://t.co/YQHFmbBRm1 pic.twitter.com/qaylSaKEGW
— ABC News (@ABC) September 1, 2016
The rocket was going to launch an Israeli satellite into orbit and exploded during fueling:
Loss of Falcon vehicle today during propellant fill operation. Originated around upper stage oxygen tank. Cause still unknown. More soon.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 1, 2016
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