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Swedish Rocket Malfunctions, Crash Lands in Norway

  • A research rocket launched by Sweden Space Corporation veered off course and landed in Norway.
  • The rocket was part of a European Space Agency program to conduct experiments in zero gravity.
  • Norwegian authorities criticized Sweden's failure to properly notify them of the incident.
  • An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the rocket's deviation from its planned trajectory.
  • The rocket payload was recovered in good condition but the incident highlights risks of rocket crashes transcending borders.
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