[eherlihy]

Given that the failure occurred on the launchpad, and that the sailboat was 40 miles downrange, I doubt that they would have even been aware of the launch, or the fail.

See the whole video here; Rocket go BOOM!

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isSlim=1

"Significant vehicle damage." - understatement of the year award candidate.

 

[eherlihy]

and the aftermath;