| Space Setback: New Missile Blows Up | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1697 |
| Catalog #: | 361604 | |
| Clip Number: | 361604-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 035-039-03 | |
| Timecode: | 04:51:13 - 04:52:30 | |
| Location: | USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Explosions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA SPACE EXPLORATION: Rockets | |
| Description: | Space Setback: New Missile Blows Up The mighty Centaur, the first U.S. Hydrogen-powered missile (ICBM ?), explodes on its maiden flight - a new setback in the space race. Footage of launch and flight, then explosion! Nice footage of rocket on launch pad, ignition and lift off. Rocket in flight, then malfunction! Rocket engulfed by smoke and flame, explosion fills screen. Camera captures piece of debris falling and crashing into the sea. | |
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