Space startup ABL emulates Virgin Orbit failure by crashing
ABL Space Systems, a US rocket startup, failed to launch its RS1 payload during the startup's first-ever flight attempt this week.
The rocket's nine engines suddenly sputtered and shut down moments after takeoff at 1827 EST on Tuesday, causing it to come crashing back down onto the launchpad at a facility in Kodiak, Alaska. The vehicle was, unfortunately, destroyed upon impact as well as its cubesat payloads, the would-be rocketeering firm confirmed on Twitter."This is not the outcome we were hoping for today, but one that we prepared for. We'll revert with additional information when available.
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