We can file the thread title under "major euphemisms". The ISS just lost another supply vehicle, this time on top of a Falcon 9 which decided to go no further two minutes after launch. I do wish these new rockets were more reliable, I might be lifted by one in due course.
Further euphemisms have since appeared - an explosion can now be called "an overpressure event", apparently.
The vehicle experienced an anomaly on ascent
The vehicle experienced an anomaly on ascent
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
The vehicle experienced an anomaly on ascent
Just as well no-one was in it.
The vehicle experienced an anomaly on ascent
I have been known to suffer the odd "overpressure event" myself....
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