03. How dangerous is the launch? What is the success rate of spaceship lift off? Do you ever worry about your ship exploding when you blast off? (A K2S Question)

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Flying in space is dangerous, and always will be. It's an unforgiving environment. Currently we have lost one orbiter and its crew every 65 launches or so. I was excited, but didn't worry, you never expect it to happen to you.

Answer provided by Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) William G. Gregory


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