Anomaly Triggers Self-Destruct For SpaceX Falcon 9 Test Flight

SpaceMika (867804) writes "A SpaceX test flight at the McGregor test facility ended explosively on Friday afternoon. A test flight of a three-engine Falcon 9 Dev1 reusable rocket ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly after an unspecified anomaly triggered the Flight Termination System, destroying the rocket. No injuries were reported." Update: 08/23 13:33 GMT by T : Space.com has video.

Re:Fanboys,

[durrr]

Because unlike your life they're doing something interesting.

SubjectsInCommentsAreStupid

[lesincompetent]

"rapid unscheduled disassembly"
Talk about an understatement!
George Carlin would have gone mad about that nugget.

Re:SubjectsInCommentsAreStupid

[Doctor Device]

I would have preferred "Spontaneous Massive Existence Failure", myself.

Re:So it works then?

[DexterIsADog]

I love that reaction - "they fucked up - but they did it so well!"

At least I don't have to ask what you think of Fukushima. :-)

Re:Fanboys,

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm boning your mom, is that interesting enough for you?

It is for me, she's ashes in an urn over my fireplace.

Would you like a damp washcloth?

Re: So it works then?

[citizenr]

little known fact: Googles self-driving cars also have self destruct mechanism