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Gallery: Antares rocket explodes

October 28, 2014 Spaceflight Now

A sequence of images from the NASA TV broadcast of the ill-fated launch of the Antares rocket.

Science-laden Cygnus spaceship ready for takeoff

October 26, 2014 Stephen Clark

A commercial Cygnus supply freighter will transport a motley mix of experiments to the International Space Station, helping scientists engaged in a range of research disciplines from studying the birth of the solar system to helping astronauts survive marathon missions in space.

Live Coverage: Antares explodes moments after launch

October 26, 2014 Stephen Clark

An Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus cargo ship has exploded moments after lift off from Wallops Island, Virginia.

Orbital Sciences cleared for final Antares launch preps

October 22, 2014 Stephen Clark

Orbital Sciences Corp. is set to launch its next commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station on Monday after inspections revealed a rocket tracking station in Bermuda weathered a direct hit from Hurricane Gonzalo last week.