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A sobering reminder of the risks inherent to space exploration

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Via YouTuber Fabio Baccaglioni comes a solemn compilation of rocket launch failures, from the early days of space exploration to present. That it’s just shy of 32 minutes long is a testament to something that can’t be overemphasized: getting to space is hard. It’s grueling, it’s dangerous, and, as we all know too well, it can be deadly.

[Fabio Baccaglioni via Universe Today]

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