SpaceX Investigation Points to Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels

SpaceX AMOS-6 Anomaly Update 28 October 2016

"The investigation team has made significant progress on the fault tree. Previously, we announced the investigation was focusing on a breach in the cryogenic helium system of the second stage liquid oxygen tank. The root cause of the breach has not yet been confirmed, but attention has continued to narrow to one of the three composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) inside the LOX tank."

"Pending the results of the investigation, we continue to work towards returning to flight before the end of the year."

Previous statements:

- SpaceX AMOS-6 Anomaly Update 23 September 2016
- SpaceX Anomaly Statement September 2, 6:45pm EDT

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