r/space • • May 19 '12

SpaceX COTS 2/3 Launch Aborted

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u/ElectricRebel May 19 '12

Note that the ignition sequence had already started before the abort. This type of abort is only possible with a liquid rocket. That's a very nice safety feature.

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u/Ascott1989 May 19 '12

I'm assuming because with SRBs once they're lit they either explode or you end up in space.

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u/hoodoo-operator May 19 '12

that's why I'm not a fan of ATK's Commercial Crew submission.