Thursday, September 1, 2016

SpaceX Rocket Explodes During A Test At Florida Launch Site

Via youtube.com

An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded at its Florida launch site Thursday morning, NASA officials told the AP.

The rocket was performing a test firing when it exploded at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket's launch was planned for Saturday. It was supposed to hoist an Israeli satellite.

The Brevard County Emergency Management Office said the blast poses no threat to the public.

Here's video showing thick black smoke rising into the air:

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