Orbital Sciences Corp. confirms that the flight termination system was activated . Retired astronaut Mark Kelly said it was the right decision . The flight termination system was engaged , confirmed Barron Beneski , vice president of corporate communications at Orbital Sciences Corp. , in an email . The spacecraft was destroyed shortly after landing on the California coast on Tuesday night .
Orbital Sciences Corp. confirms that the flight termination system was activated . Retired astronaut Mark Kelly said it was the right decision . The spacecraft was destroyed shortly after landing on the California coast on Tuesday night .