https://freerepublic.com/tag/eplosion/ en-us Thu, 1 Sep 2016 14:10:20 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3464988/posts SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, meant to launch a satellite this weekend, exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The explosion occurred during a static fire test of the rocket's engines, NASA told the Associated Press. The blast reportedly shook buildings "several miles away." I hope everyone is OK at #SpaceX. pic.twitter.com/HFN5jiGDDf — Ian Dawson (@PointyEndUp) September 1, 2016 SpaceX was getting the Falcon 9 ready to launch the Amos 6 satellite, a communications probe for the Israeli satellite operator Spacecom. The mission was scheduled for 3AM ET Saturday morning. Prior to all launches, SpaceX conducts a static fire... The Verge https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3464988/posts#comment Thu, 1 Sep 2016 14:10:20 GMT