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Oopski: Upside down sensor behind proton rocket explosion
2013-07-19
Sometimes through-bolts can be a problem, eh Igor...?
Posted by:Uncle Phester

#4  According to some links 3dc found, they don't activate the self-destruct until it's been off the pad for about 30 seconds, supposedly so it won't fall back down on the pad, and supposedly because the nearest town is farther than 30 seconds away.
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain   2013-07-19 18:01  

#3  I think it was activated Skid. Airframe blows apart before it hits the ground.
Posted by: Shipman   2013-07-19 17:58  

#2  What happened to the 'abort' button?
Posted by: Skidmark   2013-07-19 12:44  

#1  It is always the little things that get ya.
Posted by: DarthVader   2013-07-19 12:42  

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