[quote]ASTONISHING footage has emerged of what appears to be a drone-like object flying past SpaceX moments before it dramatically exploded.
Now conspiracy theorists are claiming the space rocket was “attacked”.
The “reusable” rocket was destroyed after suffering a catastrophic explosion on launch at Cape Canaveral in Florida, US on Thursday.
The huge blast, which caused no injuries, ripped through the rocket during a pre-launch check – sending plumes of thick black smoke into the air.
Billionaire SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the cause of the explosion, which was caught on camera, is still unknown.
But new analysis of the footage appears to show there may have been foul play, it has been claimed.
A grainy video of the blast, posted to YouTube by Steve Svensson, appears to shows a small, silver spherical object flying over the rocket as it exploded.
In the description to the video, he wrote: “It appears that SpaceX may have been shot by a very fast moving drone, or possibly an explosive in the satellite was triggered?
“We all know people love to hate Elon Musk.”
Skeptics have cast doubt on the theory, pointing out that the flying object was simply a bird or a bug.
But truth seekers hit back, suggesting that the object was travelling too fast – and therefore must be a machine.
The video triggered a flurry of speculation on social media, where many have been left puzzled by the object.
Commenting on the YouTube video, Scott Keller wrote: “One person said it was a bug. Someone else a bird.
“Hard to accept those two as explanations. Too fast and not close to the camera.”
Rantin Wraithy wrote: “That’s a big f****** bird. And round too. I didn’t think ostriches could fly.”
The explosion happened shortly after 9am as Musk’s Spacex firm were readying for launch at the Kennedy Space Centre.
Facebook’s $200million “revolutionary” Amos-6 satellite was destroyed in the blast – leading CEO Mark Zuckerburg to express his “deep disappointment”.
The satellite would have opened up free internet to more than 14 countries in Africa.
SpaceX managed to land a rocket on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean in May.
The costly blunder dealt a major blow to SpaceX, which are playing catch up to launch other satellites after an accident last year.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the firm said: “SpaceX can confirm that in preparation for today's static fire, there was an anomaly on the pad resulting in the loss of the vehicle and its payload.
“Per standard procedure, the pad was clear and there were no injuries.”
SpaceX managed to land a rocket on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean in May.
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What do you think caused the explosion?
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/542878/spacex-rocket-explosion-elon-musk-falcon-9-attacked
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can we all take a moment to recognize that the planned satellite wasn't "free" internet, it is a locked down facebook version of the internet where they control everything.
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*pulls out Power Armor* It has begun
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Harambe was seeking revenge
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Illuminati Confirmed
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2nd time it happened, spaceX just sucks at there jobs.
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People are over reacting. It was probably a fly that was out of focus.
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Considering it had 3 or 4 successful launches and this particular launch had Zuckerberg's satellite for providing Internet to Africa I could very well see some foul play involved.
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How was the satellite destoryed? Because if it was in orbit how would it be destoryed from a rocket that exploded in earths atmosphere.
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Everyone knows it was the Millennium Falcon
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Didnt watch but in the pic the red circled part is after the explosion started...is it there before it blows up???
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Fuсking Bush took revenge for Donald stealing the nomination from Jeb
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The article it's self says the footage is very grainy therefore in my opinion to easy to fake with today's video editing software. So I'm leaning towards it's faked or someone was simply flying a drone by, plus what could a drone carry and fly that fast that could of done that to the rocket? I doubt a simple gun could of done that
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Edited by BlackMormon: 9/6/2016 1:51:26 PMKarma paying him back for the Hyperloop scam?
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OMG I HIT A CROSS MAP!!11!1
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Thanks Obama ;) Aliens for sure.
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While scrolling through the article, all I saw was a bunch of censored articles on naked women.
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Free internet for Africa? Definitely shot down.
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"Too fast to be a bird, therefore must be a machine" except there are birds who can easily fly over 100mph, and some when diving can be over 200mph.
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That's science for you, one day it amazes you and the next it blows up in your face
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My drone GODDAMNIT!
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Edited by MommyMaker00: 9/5/2016 3:20:22 PMIt's probably the -blam!-ing Russians......
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Edited by BrayerIncognito: 9/5/2016 7:54:38 AMOr maybe they were simply using a drone to film the launch! OMG yes, they can actually do that now!!! *Everyone gasps in amazement* Edit: In all seriousness, this story is coming from a new outlet that claims the pope will reveal the existence of Aliens at an upcoming conference this month.
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Lmao when your source also claims that it has footage of aliens fighting ISIS.
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Why are they trying to bring free internet to Africa before America?