Antares Launch Failure

One aspect of space exploration that I find interesting is the collaborative aspect. We have the international Space Station and use Soviet rockets (although, like Alexandre pointed out, that's for reasons other then friendship). When we look at most science fiction that covers space exploration, by the time we encounter aliens and can really go out there the earth is united. It unites because suddenly it is very small in comparison to the universe it's in and it forces us to realize our similarities more than our differences. I really want to see if it actually works out that way.

http://www.orbital.com/NewsInfo/MissionUpdates/Orb-3/

Update on the Antares Launch explosion

Oberon Novastar wrote: I remember being late for work watching the last Mars landing, this one will be absolutely mind-blowing if they manage it!

http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/2014/10/29/cometwatch-26-october/

Seen this yet!? Nice way to advertise the mission, looks like they are using 'the Force' :woohoo: :side:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H08tGjXNHO4

I posted it on the wall yesterday, but couldnt resist posting it again here

It seems there has been another private space company accident, this time with possible loss of life:

http://gizmodo.com/virgin-galactic-experiences-first-major-accident-possi-1653360863


I believe sometimes we forget that these companies operate at the very edge of what's humanly possible right now. My thoughts are with those involved.

Update: [strike]Virgin Galactic have now confirmed the accident. According to their Twitter feed, the fate of the two pilots is unknown (they're unaccounted for).[/strike] - one of the pilots is reportedly being airlifted to a hospital. May the Force be with him.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/30/us/antares-rocket-explosion/

The fate of Antares... Hadn't heard about the Virgin galactic crash, just got back from work... Will catch up

Just saw on the news that one of the pilots has died

May the Force receive him and be with his family and friends

That Rosetta video is brilliant!

October 31, 2014
RELEASE 14-306
Statement from NASA Administrator on Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Mishap

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden:

“On behalf of the entire NASA family, I offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the pilot lost in today’s accident involving Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, and we are praying for a speedy recovery of the other pilot.
“While not a NASA mission, the pain of this tragedy will be felt by all the men and women who have devoted their lives to exploration. Space flight is incredibly difficult, and we commend the passion of all in the space community who take on risk to push the boundaries of human achievement.”