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  1. PEPCON disaster - Wikipedia

    On May 4, 1988, a fire followed by several explosions occurred at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada, United …

  2. The PEPCON Explosion | Clark County Fire Department

    The Pacific Engineering and Production Co. of Nevada (PEPCON) began operating in 1958. The plant produced ammonium perchlorate, an oxidizer used in National Aeronautics and Space …

  3. Home Page | Pepco - An Exelon Company

    Start, move, or stop your Pepco service online. Available programs and resources for your account. Get Paperless eBill! Looking for savings or assistance? Our tool delivers …

  4. 30 years ago, massive PEPCON explosion rocked Las Vegas Valley

    May 2, 2018 · Black smoke billows from the PEPCON plant in Henderson on May 4, 1988, after a fire and explosion rocked the Las Vegas Valley. The explosion killed two people and caused …

  5. Pepcon Explosion: Real Audio + Audio Reconstruction

    The Pepcon Disaster of 1988 was recorded by a team of engineers from approximately 3.4 kilometers away. The footage is of reasonably good quality, but the audio is quite low quality …

  6. The PEPCON Disaster • Damn Interesting

    Feb 7, 2007 · At that time, PEPCON was one of the only US producers of the chemical ammonium perchlorate, a key ingredient in the rocket fuel used for space shuttle boosters and …

  7. 35 years ago: PEPCON disaster devastates Las Vegas valley - KSNV

    May 4, 2023 · Perchlorate shipments out of the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada, or PEPCON, had been suspended following the Challenger explosion in 1986, …

  8. 35 years later: Remembering the PEPCON disaster in Henderson - FOX5 Vegas

    May 4, 2023 · Seven explosions would rock the Las Vegas Valley emanating from what is believed to be a welder’s torch inside the Pacific Engineering and Production Corporation of …

  9. PePcon: The Print + ePublishing Conference

    PePcon is the world's top digital publishing event, with over 30 speakers from around the world. Join us online May 17–21.

  10. Analysis of the accidental explosion at Pepcon, Henderson, …

    Several hours of fire and numerous explosions destroyed the Pacific Engineering Company plant in Henderson, Nevada, that manufactured ammonium perchlorate (AP) for rocket fuel. This …