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Better video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qv2VEX9iyI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qv2VEX9iyI SpaceX Statement: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/50297

Better video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qv2VEX9iyI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qv2VEX9iyI SpaceX Statement: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/502976401729798144/photo/1 https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/502976401729798144/photo/1

wfunction 12y ago
Is there any actual HD video? I find it really surprising I can't find any...
- 51Cards 12y ago
  SpaceX will be in possession of some... Probably just not ready to release it yet.
  - ash 12y ago
    I don't think they will release anything. Have they ever released any videos of their early failures?
    - lutorm 12y ago
      Yes they have, for example http://youtu.be/0a_00nJ_Y88 http://youtu.be/0a_00nJ_Y88 Edit: and http://youtu.be/Qz0yJ8N3cA0 http://youtu.be/Qz0yJ8N3cA0
richardwigley 12y ago
BBC Updated the video to the 'better video' in @spacefight's link (the original was taken from a more distant vantage point). SpaceX Statement in full (copied from facebook page): Earlier today, in McGregor, Texas, SpaceX conducted a test flight of a three engine version of the F9R test vehicle (successor to Grasshopper). During the flight, an anomaly was detected in the vehicle and the flight termination system automatically terminated the mission. Throughout the test and subsequent flight termination, the vehicle remained in the designated flight area. There were no injuries or near injuries. An FAA representative was present at all times. With research and development projects, detecting vehicle anomalies during the testing is the purpose of the program. Today’s test was particularly complex, pushing the limits of the vehicle further than any previous test. As is our practice, the company will be reviewing the flight record details to learn more about the performance of the vehicle prior to our next test. SpaceX will provide another update when the flight data has been fully analyzed.
- matt-attack 12y ago
  > An FAA representative was present at all times. Well thank goodness. I was so worried that a government agent was not present. All is well. Hail the FAA.

wfunction 12y ago

Is there any actual HD video? I find it really surprising I can't find any...

51Cards 12y ago
SpaceX will be in possession of some... Probably just not ready to release it yet.
- ash 12y ago
  I don't think they will release anything. Have they ever released any videos of their early failures?
  - lutorm 12y ago
    Yes they have, for example http://youtu.be/0a_00nJ_Y88 http://youtu.be/0a_00nJ_Y88 Edit: and http://youtu.be/Qz0yJ8N3cA0 http://youtu.be/Qz0yJ8N3cA0

richardwigley 12y ago

BBC Updated the video to the 'better video' in @spacefight's link (the original was taken from a more distant vantage point). SpaceX Statement in full (copied from facebook page): Earlier today, in McGregor, Texas, SpaceX conducted a test flight of a three engine version of the F9R test vehicle (successor to Grasshopper). During the flight, an anomaly was detected in the vehicle and the flight termination system automatically terminated the mission. Throughout the test and subsequent flight termination, the vehicle remained in the designated flight area. There were no injuries or near injuries. An FAA representative was present at all times. With research and development projects, detecting vehicle anomalies during the testing is the purpose of the program. Today’s test was particularly complex, pushing the limits of the vehicle further than any previous test. As is our practice, the company will be reviewing the flight record details to learn more about the performance of the vehicle prior to our next test. SpaceX will provide another update when the flight data has been fully analyzed.

matt-attack 12y ago
> An FAA representative was present at all times. Well thank goodness. I was so worried that a government agent was not present. All is well. Hail the FAA.