BBC Updated the video to the 'better video' in @spacefight's link (the original was taken from a more distant vantage point).
SpaceX Statement in full (copied from facebook page):
Earlier today, in McGregor, Texas, SpaceX conducted a test flight of a three engine version of the F9R test vehicle (successor to Grasshopper). During the flight, an anomaly was detected in the vehicle and the flight termination system automatically terminated the mission.
Throughout the test and subsequent flight termination, the vehicle remained in the designated flight area. There were no injuries or near injuries. An FAA representative was present at all times.
With research and development projects, detecting vehicle anomalies during the testing is the purpose of the program. Today’s test was particularly complex, pushing the limits of the vehicle further than any previous test. As is our practice, the company will be reviewing the flight record details to learn more about the performance of the vehicle prior to our next test.
SpaceX will provide another update when the flight data has been fully analyzed.
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Better video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qv2VEX9iyI
SpaceX Statement: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/502976401729798144/photo/1
BBC Updated the video to the 'better video' in @spacefight's link (the original was taken from a more distant vantage point).
SpaceX Statement in full (copied from facebook page):
Earlier today, in McGregor, Texas, SpaceX conducted a test flight of a three engine version of the F9R test vehicle (successor to Grasshopper). During the flight, an anomaly was detected in the vehicle and the flight termination system automatically terminated the mission.
Throughout the test and subsequent flight termination, the vehicle remained in the designated flight area. There were no injuries or near injuries. An FAA representative was present at all times.
With research and development projects, detecting vehicle anomalies during the testing is the purpose of the program. Today’s test was particularly complex, pushing the limits of the vehicle further than any previous test. As is our practice, the company will be reviewing the flight record details to learn more about the performance of the vehicle prior to our next test.
SpaceX will provide another update when the flight data has been fully analyzed.
Well thank goodness. I was so worried that a government agent was not present. All is well. Hail the FAA.
Is there any actual HD video? I find it really surprising I can't find any...
SpaceX will be in possession of some... Probably just not ready to release it yet.
I don't think they will release anything. Have they ever released any videos of their early failures?
Yes they have, for example http://youtu.be/0a_00nJ_Y88
Edit: and http://youtu.be/Qz0yJ8N3cA0