Solid Rocket Motors: Loss of Oxidizer Production Necessitates Emergency Allocation Procedures
NSIAD-89-66
Published: Dec 16, 1988. Publicly Released: Jan 03, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the impact of a fire and explosion that destroyed an ammonium perchlorate (AP) plant in Nevada, focusing on: (1) the event's impact on the space program; (2) whether quality and safety problems caused the accident; and (3) who would be responsible for replacing AP production.
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