Historical Events tagged with "ammonium perchlorate"
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Massive Explosion at PEPCON Facility
A significant fire at the PEPCON plant in Henderson, Nevada, led to a catastrophic explosion that resulted in the detonation of large quantities of propellant materials intended for the Space Shuttle program. The incident occurred during a fire caused by an accident within the facility, which manufactured ammonium perchlorate for rocket propellants. The explosion was felt up to 20 miles away, causing extensive damage to nearby buildings and injuring several individuals. The scale of the explosion and its implications highlighted the dangers associated with manufacturing and handling explosive materials.
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