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Elon Musk Shares Gnarly SpaceX Rocket Crash Stills

Last week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX tried to land a rocket on a drone ship, floating in the Atlantic Ocean. They failed. Now, Musk has posted some images of the Falcon 9’s collision and the gnar...
Elon Musk Shares Gnarly SpaceX Rocket Crash Stills
Written by Josh Wolford
  • Last week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX tried to land a rocket on a drone ship, floating in the Atlantic Ocean. They failed.

    Now, Musk has posted some images of the Falcon 9’s collision and the gnarly explosion that followed.

    According to Musk, the rocket’s fins lost power, causing the rocket to hit at a near 45 degree angle – smashing the legs and engine section. After that, leftover fuel and oxygen met up and … well, here:

    RUD! You know what they say – you gotta crack a few rockets …

    Image via Elon Musk

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