Antares Rocket Fiery Explosion

Oct. 29, 2014
Unmanned Antares rocket, owned by Orbital Sciences, exploded in a fireball on Oct. 28. These images capture moments before and after the explosion.

An unmanned Antares rocket, owned by Orbital Sciences, exploded in a fireball on Oct. 28, 2014, while on its way to resupply the International Space Station. These images capture moments before, during and after the explosion. Further coverage is available at Antares Rocket Explodes after Launch in 'Catastrophic Anomaly'.

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