On October 9, 2008, an AF1 was installing a LED module into a MDM25 connector on the top of the test package when the rocket motor unexpectedly fired.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
November 18, 2008
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November 18, 2008
On the afternoon of October 9, 2008, a sled track test was to be performed involving a sled that consisted of a test package connected to the front of a Super Zuni rocket motor. The purpose of the test was to record thermal battery output during the impact with the target.