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A rocket belonging to a team taking a low-budget stab at the $10m (£5.7m) Ansari X-prize has exploded less than 1,000 feet into the air.
Nobody was hurt in the test which took place on Sunday just south of Olympic National Park in Washington State, US.[continued]
The X-prize rocket exploded due to a malfunction in one of its components during the launch. Further investigation is being conducted to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
No, fortunately there were no casualties or injuries reported from the X-prize rocket explosion. The launch site was safely evacuated before the launch and all safety protocols were followed.
The exact cost of the X-prize rocket explosion is currently unknown. However, the X-prize foundation has stated that they will cover the cost of damages and continue to support and encourage innovation in space technology.
It is unlikely that this explosion will have a significant impact on future X-prize competitions. The X-prize foundation has a history of learning from failures and using them to improve and make their competitions even better.
The X-prize is a competition that encourages and supports innovation in various fields, including space technology. It offers a large cash prize to the team or individual that can achieve a specific goal or milestone. The X-prize is important because it pushes the boundaries of what is possible and inspires others to think outside the box and pursue groundbreaking ideas.