BigIron70

The United States is now depending on 40 year old Russian rocket engine to take us into space. What would Kennedy say to that one I wonder. Metal fatigue is main cause of failure, only good thing is no body was on board this rocket. Can't we build anything anymore is the question. Obama administration downsizing of America is almost complete. Out sourcing everything from brige construction to counting American votes.

patdaly

Pretty sure that is 40 year old US rocket technology we are using....... But yea, we aren't too smart.

Lary Ellis (Top)

Yep it was a Russian Rocket motor circa 1960's

j_martin

Looks like the Branson enterprise hit a snag as well.


Virgin Galactic's spaceship crashes during testing, at least 1 dead

Shovelhead

Bet it was insured.........

BigIron70

I would say it wasn't a very good week for space travel. Sorry to hear one pilot did not make it out in time. Things happen mighty quick at those speeds and altitude. Will put Virgin Galactic space tourism back months if not years.

patdaly

Yep, I thought both stages were our old stuff, turns out only the second stage is.

First stage is mostly Russki, with our electronics.