The tragic explosion of Falcon 9 last September 1 marked the temporary defeat of the SpaceX aerospace company. Although it was reported that the explosion was a sabotage to destroy the image of the company, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denied such theory.
As reported by Gamenguide, CEO Musk explains that the explosion was due to the formation of solid oxygen in one of the helium bottles located at the upper portion of the rocket's stage tanks. Although there are concerns about future threats, Musk pointed out that SpaceX possesses a technology that records such events.
However, amidst the tragedy, SpaceX remains confident that the Falcon 9 will be able to operate the soonest time. It is reported by Florida Today that SpaceX will launch Falcon 9 in November, and is expected to use pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Goal is 100 people on each trip, eventually more https://t.co/kCtBLPbSg8 pic.twitter.com/wbXJ6AeWyl
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 27, 2016
An ongoing project is carried out at Kennedy Space Center to renovate SpaceX's pad 39A in preparation to launch astronauts using the dragon capsules headed for the International Space Station in 2018. The state of Florida has been very supportive of this cause, as Florida deems it an important milestone in creating more jobs.
Future Mars mission departing from historic Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center https://t.co/kCtBLPbSg8 pic.twitter.com/Zvk4BNybee — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 27, 2016
SpaceX received an initial $5 million from the state of Florida, and is expected to receive another $25 million should Space Florida continue its plan to invest for the project. It is also reported that presidential candidate, Donald Trump have no plans of visiting Kennedy Space Center. It is said that Trump will be holding a rally in Oralndo International Airport.
SpaceX assures the public that further investigation on the said incident is still ongoing.
