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Going off-course
runs the centre, apologised and said that they are investigating the matter. However, Norwegian officials claim that Sweden failed to inform them formally about the launch.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ragnhild Simenstad stated that proper communication channels must be used to inform them about such launches. The SSC reported that the rocket was carrying out experiments in microgravi ty for potential carbonfree fuels and creating more efficient solar cells.
SSC spokesman Philip Ohlsson confirmed that the rocket’s first stage motor landed close to the Esrange base site in Sweden, while the second stage motor and the payload parachuted onto Norwegian territory. Norwegian authorities have since confirmed that no injuries or damage have been reported.
