Orbiting Carbon Observatory Launch, Just Before It Fails

Feb 24, 2009 · 0:03:00

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Video shows the Orbiting Carbon Observatory launch.
The satellite failed to reach orbit due to a shell separation issue.
Designed to map carbon sinks and sources.

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