NSS-8

 2007-F01

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At launch, a LOX pump failed due to debris and the rocket exploded in a spectacular fireball which enveloped the floating launch platform, as the flame trench supports failed and the rocket fell through into the sea. In the event the platform suffered very little damage and was able to sail home a few days later.

NSS 8
Date	Time	Event	Orbit
2007 Jan 30	2322	Launch by Zenit-3SL
		Exploded on pad

Plan
Date	Time	Event	Orbit
		T+2:30 Stage 1 sep
		T+3:48 PLF
		T+8:31 Stage 2 sep	-2264 x 186
		T+8:40 DM MES-1
		T+13:12 MECO-1	180 x 230 x 0.0
		T+43:13 MES-2
		T+50:19 MECO-2	246 x 37433 x 0.0
		T+1:00:10 DM sep