An explosion at SpaceX’s launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Thursday morning sparked a social media storm when the blast sent clouds of smoke billowing into the sky and shook buildings several miles away.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Destroyed in Blast
Key Takeaways:
- An explosion occurred at SpaceX's Cape Canaveral launch pad, destroying a Falcon 9 rocket and its payload.
- The incident, termed an "anomaly," took place during a static fire test and reportedly destroyed the $200 million Israeli Amos 6 satellite, intended to provide internet to Sub-Saharan Africa.
- No injuries were reported, as the launch pad was clear at the time of the blast.
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