The World - News from April 16, 1986
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A recent test of the latest Soviet land-based missile failed and the rocket may have exploded, an Administration source said. U.S. officials believe the Soviets will correct whatever problems led to the failure of the missile, which is designed to succeed the SS-18. According to one report, the missile exploded on liftoff and damaged the test area; in another, it malfunctioned on the launching pad.
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