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US rocket fails after launch, payload of Amazon internet satellites destroyed

By Reuters · Via Investing.com Markets · Published by Everything Blog

In short

rocket has failed following its launch, resulting in the destruction of its payload. The lost cargo consisted of Amazon internet satellites.

rocket has failed following its launch, resulting in the destruction of its payload.: rocket has failed following its launch, resulting in the destruction of its payload.
The lost cargo consisted of Amazon internet satellites.: The lost cargo consisted of Amazon internet satellites.

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