ISS-bound rocket explodes on takeoff from NASA facility in Virginia
An unmanned rocket exploded shortly after takeoff Tuesday evening on Virginia’s eastern shore. Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket was carrying thousands of pounds of equipment to restock the International Space Station.
The launch was supposed to be the third of eight planned Orbital missions to ferry gear and food to astronauts aboard the ISS.
The team on the ground has confirmed there are no injuries, the launch said.
The cost of the launch was around $200 million, while the total cost for the cargo is yet to be determined, NASA revealed at the press conference.
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Maher Taki