How a Norwegian weather rocket almost sparked a nuclear war | BBC Global
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Published3 months ago
Duration1:58
Video IDlcwdZDN1Mb0
Languageen-GB
CategoryEntertainment
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views1.3K
Likes65
Comments5
Engagement Rate5.43%
Likes per 100 views5.04
Comments per 1K views3.88
Description
On 25 January 1995, a Norwegian rocket launched in order to gather scientific information about the Northern Lights.
It was mistaken by Russia for an incoming nuclear missile on a direct course to Moscow.
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