[anniegetyourgun]

Actually, I was referring to the news from Iraq, but your informational point is far more interesting than that hideous story.

[Rockitz]

Yes, I gathered that when I finally did trace back your reply. I have found a more recent briefing which indicates the loss rate is now calculated to be 1 in 250 as of 2002 which is an amazing number as far as space launch is concerned. Their aim at the time of the briefing was 1 in 500 by 2012. Here's the link.

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/safetydir/Wednesday/stamatelatos.pdf