apparently they had never tested this rocket before using this type of fuel. they haven't been flying as of late because they were switching from a rubber-based fuel to a plastic-based fuel.
this flight was the test flight.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science ... ck=pm_news
the pilot died from branson's hubris. test shit before you put humans on it you f**k
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science ... ck=pm_news
Antares Rocket Failure
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Re: Antares Rocket Failure
by John Galt » Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:14 am
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Re: Antares Rocket Failure
by John Galt » Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:16 am
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Re: Antares Rocket Failure
by Philly » Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:38 am
Wait this rocket was supposed to bring American Astronauts supplies at the international space station. Why are we celebrating that it blew up?
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Re: Antares Rocket Failure
by John Galt » Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:06 am
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