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December 15, 1960 9:10 am

P-31

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Atlas-Able

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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An intended lunar orbiter the vehicle was destroyed when the launch vehicle exploded due to a malfunction in the first stage.
Launch Overview
Window Open 09:10 UTC
Window Close 09:10 UTC
Lift Off Dec 15, 1960 · 09:10 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Launch Complex 12
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload P-31
Rocket Atlas-Able
Destination Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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An intended lunar orbiter the vehicle was destroyed when the launch vehicle exploded due to a malfunction in the first stage.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

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United States Air Force
Launch Complex 12
Launch Overview
Window Open 09:10 UTC
Window Close 09:10 UTC
Lift Off Dec 15, 1960 · 09:10 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Launch Complex 12
Target Orbit Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload P-31
Rocket Atlas-Able
Destination Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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