Atlas Missile 3D launched from launch pad 207 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlas Missile 3D takes off from the launch pad. It blows up soon after its launch. Huge explosion during flight. Burning wrecked missile part falls on ground. (Note: This was the first launch of a D-series Atlas. The propellant fill/drain valves did not close properly at launch, allowing leaking fuel to explode on the pad. Because of the fuel leak, one engine developed low thrust which caused the Atlas to lift at the skewered angle seen in the video. Twenty-six seconds after liftoff, propellant spilling down the side of the missile ignited on contact with the engine exhaust and caused the booster section to explode. The Range Safety destruct command was sent at T+35 seconds.)
Men with fire extinguisher and hose put out fires on various pieces of wreckage of Atlas Missile 3D at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlas Missile 3D explodes soon after its launch from launch pad 207.
Atlas Missile 3D ready for launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlas Missile 3D takes off from the launch pad 207. The Missile in flight.
Atlas Missile 3D launched from launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlas Missile 3D takes off. View of fire and black smoke on the ground after its launch.
Atlas Missile 3D launched from launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. View of fire and smoke after the missile launched. Atlas Missile 3D moves sideways but does not crash during flight.
Atlas Missile 3D launched from launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. View of Service structure next to the launch area. Missile lifts off.
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