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http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/08/22/brazil.rocket.explosion.ap/ index.html
BRASILIA, Brazil <javascript:CNN_openMap('/interactive/maps/world/map.brasilia/frames et.exclude.html')> (AP) -- A rocket exploded on its launch pad Friday while undergoing final pre-launch tests, killing at least 16 people, Brazilian military officials said. At least 20 others were injured.
The blast at the remote base in northeastern Brazil killed mostly civilian technicians and destroyed two research satellites, Defense Minster Jose Veigas Filho said.
Satellite image of Brazilian rocket explosion aftermath:
<<http://www.spaceimaging.com/gallery/ioweek/archive/03-08-24/index.htm>>
-- Ronn! :)
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