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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s rapid unscheduled disassembly of the Epsilon S rocket engine
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-space-agency-rocket-explodes-during-engine-test-jiji-2023-07-14/
darthstormer
"Test rocket going boom" is a proud and storied tradition that extends back to the earliest days of space exploration.
Filanwizard
The math only can say so much, eventually you push the fun button and see if it’s a champagne day or new underwear day.
Johnsky
Awww, that sucks. Hope they figure out why it failed.
djhash
After tightening the bolts no one tapped it with a wrench and said, “yeah, that’s on there good!”
Johnsky
I'm sorry, not believable. I've never once met a professional that didn't at least yell "Click!" when tightening.