SM-65 Atlas Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile System 1956-1965
Atlas Missile 47D
General Dynamics Missile Serial Number: 58-2218
General Dynamics Manufacturing Number: 47D
Air Force Missile Tail Number: 218
Missile Acceptance Date: 12/30/1959
Missile Delivery Date: 2/8/1960
ICBM Squadron Number: 576
ICBM Squadron Site Assignment: B-3
Missile Destination: Vandenberg Air Force Base
Missile Mission: Operational Readiness Training
Missile Launch Date: 9/12/1960
Missile Launch Payload: IOC DASO - Operation Golden Journey
Missile Launch Location: Vandenberg AFB - B-3 Launcher
Missile Launch Outcome: Failure
Notes: The Air Force launch crew MCCC was Captain Ingram. This was an IOC training flight. Sustainer engine lost thrust due to failure of helium control pressure.