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U.S. satellites detect missile’s flight path

A fireball picked up by American satellites was the first indication a surface-to-air missile armed with a high-explosive warhead struck the airliner. Based on signals the missile system gave off, analysts say it was likely Russian-made. David Martin reports.
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