First orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes after launch

17 points by chha 3 months ago | 3 comments
  • Max-q 3 months ago
    The goal for this flight was not to reach orbit, and they said that 30 seconds would be a perfect launch. They managed 20 seconds and say they look at it as a successful first launch.

    Now I’m looking forward to watching the next test.

    • aaron695 3 months ago
      Cool drone footage that shows the site and explosion - https://x.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1906340191083581704

      It misses the pad, surprised it wasn't scuttled in the air.

      • CableNinja 3 months ago
        I feel like the FTS shouldve triggered, but its possible it was too low, and wouldve cause significant shrapnel risk.