Watch Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explode With Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Satellite Onboard Incredible footage of the failed operation has been released.
As reported yesterday, an explosion destroyed one of Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The blast occurred during a propellant fill operation, according to Musk:
Loss of Falcon vehicle today during propellant fill operation. Originated around upper stage oxygen tank. Cause still unknown. More soon.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 1, 2016
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The Falcon 9 was carrying a Facebook satellite designed to bring internet connectivity areas of Africa. After the accident, a disappointed Zuckerberg posted from Africa: