Watch Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explode With Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Satellite Onboard Incredible footage of the failed operation has been released.
By Entrepreneur Staff •
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:
