Troubadour I Space Launch

In a twist of fate, Troubadour I has been destroyed.

The reasons for this are as of now unknown, but investigations will be held to determine the cause of this catastrophe.

The Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Ellesmere has publicly offered his condolences to the nation of Gloria and to the families of the astronauts, who gave their lives selflessly in the devotion of progress.

The Northern Union and all of its citizens offer their deepest condolensces to the families and friends of the astronauts, and indeed to the entire nation of Gloria. Many citizens of the Union are old enough to remember the disasters of the Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger, and would like the people of Gloria to know that they are not alone in their sadness. President Collins gives the following sentiment to Gloria and its people: "In such dark times, it is best not to remember how such great and courageous men and women were sadly taken, but to remember the bravery and dedication they possessed in their work and in the face of danger."

In addition, the Union Center of Aerospace Engineering has decided to dedicate several planned buildings and spacecraft to the deceased astronauts, and offers aid in finding what could have caused such a terrible event.