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> Apparently, they did, indeed, later learn that the bolts "just blew". When the capsule was recovered in 1999, they found no burn marks on the remains of the
by leereeves 5y ago
> Apparently, they did, indeed, later learn that the bolts "just blew".
When the capsule was recovered in 1999, they found no burn marks on the remains of the bolts, suggesting, according to some, that "perhaps the explosive cord never detonated". I don't know, but it is interesting.
1: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-12-mn-43115-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-12-mn-43115...
- cafard 5y agoMost interesting. Thank you.