| 'Echo' Explodes: Blast Destroys Balloon in Space | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1693 |
| Catalog #: | 361419 | |
| Clip Number: | 361419-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 035-007-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:42:28 - 00:43:42 | |
| Location: | Cape Canaveral, Florida | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Explosions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida, Cape Kennedy (Cape Canaveral) SPACE EXPLORATION: Rockets | |
| Description: | Echo' Explodes: Blast Destroys Balloon in Space 'Echo Two', a balloon satellite similar to the one launched in 1960 and still orbiting the earth is launched from Cape Canaveral. As it separates from the thor rocket an explosion rips the thin skin and a sky borne camera records the spectacular results. Men assembling satellite. Men standing in front of Klieg lights, stationary pointed at the launch site. Lift off. Booster glare, rocket in flight. Man at desk, interior of control room with technicians. Massive explosion, looks web-like. | |
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