Wallops Island Rocket Launch Pad Repairs To Take About 1 Year
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Commercial Spaceflight Authority says repairs will likely take a year at the launch pad on Wallops Island where an unmanned commercial supply rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded moments after liftoff on Oct. 28.
The space flight authority says the launch pad was spared severe damage, but repairs are necessary. On Wednesday, the authority said a detailed engineering inspection of the spaceport has been completed. Officials say the cost and work schedule for the repairs are being refined, but should not exceed $20 million.
By my count that's the second rocket that blew up after being launched from Wallops.There may have been more,but I only recall 2.You know what they say about three strikes.
By my count that's the second rocket that blew up after being launched from Wallops.There may have been more,but I only recall 2.You know what they say about three strikes.
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