Proton Rocket Before Failure
A Russian Proton rocket begins to lift off shortly before crashing after a failed launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2013 (local time). [Read the Full Story]
Russian Proton Rocket Goes Out of Control
A Russian Proton rocket shows signs of trouble before crashing after a failed launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2013 (local time). [Read the Full Story]
Inside Russia's Proton-M Rocket (Infographic)
A workhorse since 1965, recent versions of the Proton-M have been plagued with failures. See how Russia's Proton rocket works in this Space.com infographic.
Proton Rocket Fails During Launch
A Russian Proton rocket pitches nose down shortly before crashing after a failed launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2013 (local time). [Read the Full Story]
Russian Proton Rocket Impacts the Ground
A video frame shows a malfunctioning Russian Proton rocket at the moment of impact after a failed launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2013 (local time). [Read the Full Story]
Russian Proton Rocket Explosion: July 2, 2013
A massive explosion erupts after a Russian rocket crashes into the ground following a failed launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2013 (local time). [Read the Full Story]
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