SpaceX Investigating Cause of Falcon 9 Rocket Explosion
Friday, September 2, 2016 - 06:31
in Astronomy & Space
SpaceX is investigating exactly why the company's Falcon 9 rocket exploded during a prelaunch test Thursday (Sept. 1), but it's unclear when there will be any definitive answers.
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