Photos: Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket explodes

People who came to watch the launch of Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket walk away after it exploded just seconds after liftoff Tuesday from Wallops Island, Va. (Steve Alexander / AFP/Getty Images)

Oct. 29, 2014 11:40 AM PT

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The $200-million rocket bound for the space station explodes just seconds after liftoff.

Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket explodes

The rocket explosion Tuesday evening marked the first time a resupply mission contracted by NASA to a private company has failed. (Steve Alexander / AFP/Getty Images)

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Photos: Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket explodes

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