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Agree...I might be OK from the house (southest sky from here) as we have a fairly clear view in that direction from our deck. Now, I just need to make sure to get there in time!
Probably better for a different forum, but failures like this are the product of the US retreating from space and relying on for-profit companies to do the work. I'm just glad no one was on board, and no one was hurt.
Probably better for a different forum, but failures like this are the product of the US retreating from space and relying on for-profit companies to do the work.
When did the US not rely on "for-profit" companies to build spacecraft? Rockwell International didn't build the Shuttles as a charity project.
$2 Billion down the drain.
India sends a rocket to Mars for $74 Million.
Where did you get $2 billion? NASA's entire COTS contract with Orbital Sciences was for $171 million - and that was for building & development of the entire program.
Not good. Rocket exploded leaving the pad. No injuries reported at this time.
Frank
FWIW- I googled this rocket launch location just recently. I was interested in a tour for the kids. Sounded really neat so of like the train museum. It just so happended I copied the link Sept 11. Oh, well they did have tours and the such. Would be neat for the family. I hope everything comes out alright after this event.
Where did you get $2 billion? NASA's entire COTS contract with Orbital Sciences was for $171 million - and that was for building & development of the entire program.
A CNN commentator made mention of a $2 Billion loss here. BTW: Spaceflight Now | Antares Launch Report | Antares rocket completes engine hot fire in Virginia
"NASA has an agreement to pay Orbital up to $288 million in a public-private partnership called the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services, or COTS, program. The COTS agreement covers development of the Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft. NASA has a separate $1.9 billion contract with Orbital Sciences for eight operational flights."
How much did the contents cost? Antares 130 debut with fourth Cygnus ready for second attempt | NASASpaceFlight.com
"CRS-3 is carrying 2,215 kilograms (4,883 lb) of cargo – with an additional 81 kilograms (179 lb) of packaging. This cargo includes 727 kilograms (1600 lb) of scientific equipment and 748 kilograms (1650 lb) of food and supplies for the crew. Around 637 kilograms (1400 lb) of the mass is taken up by spares and hardware for the station; mostly for the US segment but including around 30 kilograms (66 lb) for Japan’s modules. A further 66 kilograms (146 lb) of hardware is being carried for the astronauts’ EVA equipment. The remaining 37 kilograms (82 lb) of cargo is computer equipment."
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