SM-65 Atlas Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile System 1958-1965
Atlas Missile 20D
General Dynamics Missile Serial Number: 58-2191
General Dynamics Manufacturing Number: 20D
Air Force Missile Tail Number: 20D
Missile Acceptance Date: 8/31/1959
Missile Delivery Date: 9/1/1959
ICBM Squadron Number: N/A
ICBM Squadron Site Assignment: N/A
Missile Destination: Atlantic Missile Range
Missile Mission: Lunar Probe
Missile Launch Date: 11/26/1959
Missile Launch Payload: Pioneer P-3 Lunar Probe
Missile Launch Location: Stand 14
Missile Launch Outcome: Failure
Notes: Maiden flight of Atlas-Able configuration. Satellite failed to reach orbit. Payload fairing broke up at T+45 seconds, leading to loss of the upper staghes and payload. Atlas booster performed normally.