SpaceX rocket explodes during sea-platform landing

Chief executive Elon Musk remains optimistic about future of Falcon 9 despite dramatic blast

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(Image credit: Space X)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded after failing to land on a sea platform correctly following the successful launch of a joint US-European satellite.

The failed approach this morning is the third time SpaceX has attempted to land one of their reusable rockets at sea, each time with explosive consequences.

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