Things didn’t go well for private space exploration Friday. This is a Space-X rocket. It self-detonated after an ‘unexplained malfunction,’ causing the explosion in the blue sky..

The flight was a test run..The video of the explosion can be seen here.

Space-X issued a statement regarding the explosion, saying in part that they were pushing the limits further than any other tests..

But what no one, including this company, wants to happen: This with wealthy affluent space explorers on board..

SpaceX a go… And now the private space race will begin.. We’ve come a long way since Soviet monkeys in tin vessels… Sputnik to the moon landing to celebrities and the wealthy on private flights .. Leaving us lowly and pitiful folk to waste on Earth.

All eyes on SpaceX: Launch successful..

Just wish we’d be privy to all the passengers on board..

All eyes on SpaceX: Launch successful..