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'Super Strypi' Rocket Fails After Launch From Hawaii's Missile Range

November 04 2015

USA

The launch of an experimental U.S. military rocket has failed in Hawaii on its maiden flight, reports NBC News.

The 55-foot Super Strypi rocket was launched Tuesday from Kauai's Pacific Missile Range Facility before it broke apart and veered out of control. The failure took place after a minute of the first stage, said NASA.

The rocket was carrying 13 small satellites provided by NASA and the University of Hawaii, reported SpaceFlight Now.

The U.S. Air Force later...

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