The causes of the explosion of the American Cygnus space truck will be discussed at the meeting of heads of space agencies from November 4, said Last news head of piloted programs Roscosmos Alexei Krasnov.

" I did until not wished to clarify the cause of the failed launch of an American cargo ship Cygnus. We take the position that it is always necessary to receive the conclusion of the emergency Commission, which, by the way, already is working on the launch site, And to see at least the first technical conclusions. We planned on 4 November meeting of the heads of space agencies. And, I think, where We can talk And get conclusions emergency Commission about what was the cause of the failed launch of Cygnus, " said Krasnov.

yesterday at the launch to the ISS Ukrainian-American rocket Antares space truck Cygnus committed accidents: Antares exploded after 6 seconds after launch from Baikonur Wallops (USA). Received damage was not, causes of the accident are being investigated.

Space truck was obliged to deliver over 2 tons of cargo to the ISS, And in connection with the emergency at NASA assured that food And water on the ISS will last at least until March.

As said Last news famous Expert on policy space John Logsdon, the accident has the opportunity to be associated with problems in the engine. The expert recalled, because this is the fourth launch of Antares And the previous 3 launch was successful.

Official engaged in investigation of the special Commission.

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