Unmanned NASA rocket explodes shortly after takeoff

A NASA rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded six seconds after takeoff at Wallops Island in Virginia.

The company says no one was believed to be hurt and the damage appeared to be limited to the facilities.

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An unmanned rocket has exploded after liftoff in the first accident since NASA began using private operators to deliver cargo to the ISS.

Watch the moment an unmanned rocket explodes on launch in Virginia. NASA confirmed no one was injured during the incident.

The unmanned Antares rocket exploded a few seconds after take off. Credit: NASA

An unmanned Nasa rocket which was taking supplies to the International Space Station has exploded after take off in Virginia.

Nasa tweeted that it was gathering information to find out what happened to the rocket.

14-storey rocket explodes seconds after takeoff

An unmanned rocket has exploded after liftoff in the first accident since NASA began using private operators to deliver cargo to the ISS.