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September 01, 2016

SpaceX rocket explodes at launch site in Florida
Miami (AFP) Sept 1, 2016
An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded Thursday on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida during a test, destroying it along with its payload, but causing no injuries, the private space firm said. The blast marks a major setback for California-based SpaceX and its founder, internet entrepreneur Elon Musk, who wants to revolutionize the launch industry by making rocket components reusable. A dense plume of black smoke filled the air following the blast, which destroyed the Israeli commu ... read more

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