Private Orbital Sciences Rocket Explodes During Launch, NASA Cargo Lost

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 18:30 in Astronomy & Space

An unmanned Antares rocket built by the Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corporation exploded in a massive fireball just after launch on Tuesday (Oct. 28), a shocking failure after an otherwise smooth launch countdown.

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