Media Platforms Design TeamThe Orbital Science Antares rocket exploded just six seconds after lifting off at 6:22 from NASA’s Wallops Island spacepad in Virginia. NASA reports that all personnel in the area have been accounted for, and there were no injuries due to the explosion. An official on the NASA TV broadcast noted, “We do have significant property damage and significant vehicle damage.” On the cause of the explosion, Orbital Science’s Frank Culbertson said it’s far too early to now the details of what happened.“https://vine.co/v/OMrj9EMZ19H/embed/simpleYesterday the mission, which was set to take supplies to the International Space Station, was aborted just before launch, because of a boat nearby in the restricted launch range. Read our report on the Wallops Island spaceport and background on the Planetary Resources asteroid mining mission that was onboard. View full post on TwitterMedia Platforms Design TeamMedia Platforms Design TeamMedia Platforms Design TeamMedia Platforms Design TeamStay tuned to NASA’s live coverage here, and you can see footage of the failed launch and explosion below.YouTube user Ed Sealing captured the Antares explosion from 3000 feet:View full post on YoutubeView full post on YoutubeView full post on YoutubeView full post on YoutubeThomas HoustonSite DirectorThomas Houston is the PopularMechanics.com Site Director. Before coming to the site, he was part of the founding editorial team of TheVerge.com, and lead the site’s features team.
