Rocket explodes moments after launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
Rocket explodes moments after launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE — A Minotaur II+ rocket exploded moments after takeoff from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base, officials said Thursday.
Base officials said there were no injuries after the rocket exploded at 11:01 p.m. Wednesday, raining debris down onto the launch pad, according to a base statement.
“We always have emergency response teams on standby prior to every launch,”…
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