Space

An unmanned Antares rocket is seen exploding seconds after liftoff from a commercial launch pad in this still image from NASA video at Wallops Island, Virginia, on October 28, 2014.

These kids watched their science project disappear in the Antares rocket explosion

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Four Canadian students were ecstatic to have their science experiment headed to the International Space Station aboard the Antares rocket. So they gathered to watch the launch on Tuesday — only to see it explode live on TV.

These kids watched their science project disappear in the Antares rocket explosion
The crew and back-up team for Ahad Momand's mission. Momand is third from the left.

The only Afghan to ever fly in space almost didn't make it back to Earth

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The only Afghan to ever fly in space almost didn't make it back to Earth