The Antares rocket blasted coordinators flight. Operators activated the self-destruct system after it became clear that the launch took place failed.

Appeared information that the American Orbital Sciences Corporation, which was considered by the developer exploded on the launch, deliberately killed Antares. The firm, which was performed by the operator booster, at the critical moment consciously used the system automatically fixing apparatus.

That space truck was blown up deliberately, stated the Vice President of Orbital Sciences Barron of Beneski in the electronic message. He confirmed that the operators used the system up after it became clear that the launch took place failed. "They resorted to the system of self-destruction, to be sure that the rocket doesn't crash in populated areas, because he had learned that she will not be able to go into orbit" - quoted statement made by former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly RIA Novosti.

Note that, in the end, the collapse of the rocket was lost equipment for scientific experiments, spare parts for the ISS. Melbourne Herald sun reported that the conflict happened at the Baikonur Wallops, located on the coast in the USA. The Antares rocket exploded after 6 seconds after starting the motors. Victims in consequence of the conflict was not.

The spacecraft was supposed to deliver to the International space station more than 2 tons of Luggage. In connection with the emergency in NASA assured that food and water on the ISS will last at least until March.
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