Rocket Turns Into Firecracker

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The test-firing of a cadet-built rocket motor at the Air Force Academy on Wednesday ended spectacularly when its 80 pounds of rocket fuel detonated, sending pieces of the craft flying for dozens of yards.

The rocket, a 2-year-old model, was manufactured as part of a program that teaches cadets engineering by having them design and build spacecraft.

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Rocket Turns Into Firecracker

The test-firing, on a horizontal stand, drew a crowd that included Gary...

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