Spaceship Two - crashes into the desert

[2blue4u]

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One pilot dead - the other to hospital. The craft suffered an 'anomaly' before crashing in the Mojave.

 

[Bernie174]

A bit of a blow, one giant step back for man in the space tourism business.

 

[2blue4u]

and the second set -back this week for the private space business.

 

[Ricardodaforce]

Real shame. Just highlights that it's a dangerous game.

 

[Willid1]

Real shame. Just highlights that it's a dangerous game.

This.

I did wonder how long it would be before they had a dramatic failure, but I didn't think it would be quite so soon.

I'm sure they will carry on, I wonder if they will be refunding deposits to people who have now "changed their minds" about low orbital flight??

David

 

[2blue4u]

I'm sure they will carry on, I wonder if they will be refunding deposits to people who have now "changed their minds" about low orbital flight??

It was only a fortnight ago in Vegas that I spent four days with a guy who has booked. I suspect he'll still be keen to take his trip.

Accidents result in increased safety. When the cause is identified, it'll be fixed and a safer craft will be the result.

 

[simon ess]

It's a setback. No more.

Condolences to the dead pilot's family.