Smoke from the failed SpaceX test was visible for miles, The Atlantic reported. Elon Musk ’s company said the tests resulted in an “anomaly” on the test stand. But grainy footage was later published online showing the capsule explode.

The video shows the spacecraft engulfed in flames while off camera people are heard gasping.

SpaceX said in a statement at the time: “The initial tests completed successfully, but the final test resulted in an anomaly on the test stand."

The company have refused to verify the authenticity of the video.

However, an internal NASA email warned employees can be fired if they share the video, the Orland Sentinel reported.

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