In 1962, Egypt's Missile Program Lost Its Key Scientist Without a Trace

Some accounts suggest that a brutal assassination is to blame.
115 points by bookofjoe 70 days ago www.popularmechanics.com 75 comments

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The mysterious disappearance of a key scientist in Egypt’s missile program in 1962 has sparked speculation about a possible assassination. This incident sheds light on the dark side of military research and the lengths to which regimes may go to protect their secrets.

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