{"id":15511,"date":"2024-08-20T11:19:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1409481"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:19:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:19:40","slug":"watch-rocket-erupts-during-test-for-uks-first-vertical-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=15511","title":{"rendered":"Watch: rocket erupts during test for UK\u2019s first vertical launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A rocket engine has exploded during tests for a landmark space flight from the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fire erupted at SaxaVord Spaceport<\/a>, which aims to host the first vertical launch into orbit from Western Europe. German<\/span> startup Rocket Factory August (RFA) has exclusive access to the spaceport\u2019s first launch pad.<\/p>\n

On Monday evening, RFA planned to complete a nine-engine test of its launch vehicle. But disaster soon struck.<\/span><\/p>\n

At 22.42 CEST, the company announced that an \u201canomaly\u201d had destroyed the first stage of the RFA ONE rocket. Footage of the incident shows the engine sending a fireball into the night sky.<\/p>\n

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A longer video from the BBC shows the failure at ignition during the Static Fire test. The vehicle tried to depress at the point of the anomaly, but it was then just a progression to the RUD of the entire booster.https:\/\/t.co\/2eEITjzdcl<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/leFC8APl8B<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YtjChWPS5w<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Bergin \u2013 NSF (@NASASpaceflight) August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

RFA said no-one was injured in the incident and the launch pad was saved. The company will now investigate the cause of the explosion.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to return to regular operations as soon as possible,\u201d RFA said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SaxaVord has also sought to allay concerns. \u201cAll safety protocols were fully observed and the site evacuated prior to the test, meaning no RFA or SaxaVord personnel were at risk,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n

The spaceport has committed to continue the test campaign.<\/p>\n

SaxaVord\u2019s space plan<\/h2>\n
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View of the spaceport from the sea. Credit: SaxaVord<\/figcaption>