NASA Rocket Explodes During Launch: Video Of Antares Explosion

Just second after it lifted off, Antares, a NASA rocket exploded on air. The 14-story rocket, built and launched by Orbital Sciences Corp, launched at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia at 6:22 p.m. EDT carrying a Cygnus cargo ship for the International Space Station.

The cause of the accident was not immediately known, said NASA mission commentator Dan Huot.

NASA said there were no injuries.

NASA posted a short statement saying they will have a press conference to explain the incident: “A mishap occurred shortly after liftoff. Orbital has declared a contingency. NASA and Orbital are still determining when a press conference will be held.”

Video of the NASA rocket explosion:

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