Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket explodes 6 seconds after liftoff

By Elizabeth Lopatto

About six seconds after liftoff at 6:22 p.m. Eastern, the Antares rocket exploded in mid-air. Fortunately, no people were aboard and no one was injured.

The rocket is designed by Orbital Sciences Corporation, under a contract with NASA. It’s a two-stage launch vehicle that can shepherd up to 6,120kg or about …read more

Source:: Verge

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