Missile launch malfunction in Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA. Explosion in nozzle causes missile to fall before launch. Missile explodes all over the area after its fall, covering the launch site with burning hot gases.
Missile launch malfunction at Vandenberg Air Force Base California USA. A missile launches as seen from the launch silo. Missile falls shortly after its launch, explodes after hitting the ground.
Missile launch malfunction at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA. Missile silo door opens as a missile launches from its underground launch facility. Shortly after launch, missile falls with a curve trajectory as seen from its white exhaust plume.
Missile launch malfunction at Vandenberg Air Force Base California USA. A missile flips after falling, only to explode shortly after.
Missile launch malfunction at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA. A failed missile spins as it falls from the sky.
Missile Atlas 52D Test code named Chain Smoke ready for launch by the Strategic Air Command (SAC) from pad 576 B-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California The missile takes off and begins its flight upward. At TC:01:49 some white smoke emanates from the missile and it is seen to be burning. A moment later it explodes in a huge fireball with pieces ejected trailing white smoke. The camera tracks the largest piece as it falls and crashes behind a ridge at the shoreline (likely into the water). Various vehicles are seen along fence line at secure area set back from the shoreline. (Note: The booster gas generator experienced a leak which resulted in high thrust section temperatures and eventual propulsion system failure. The sustainer and verniers shut down 49 seconds into launch, followed by the booster engines at 68 seconds. The missile destroyed itself at 72 seconds.)
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