SM-65 Atlas Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile System      1956-1965

Atlas Missile 67E

General Dynamics Missile Serial Number:   61-2521

General Dynamics Manufacturing Number:   67E

Air Force Missile Tail Number:   521

Missile Acceptance Date:   11/30/1961

Missile Delivery Date:   4/13/1962

ICBM Squadron Number:   N/A

ICBM Squadron Site Assignment:   N/A

Missile Destination:   Vandenberg Air Force Base

Missile Mission:   Operational Readiness Training

Missile Launch Date:   7/13/1962

Missile Launch Payload:   Operation Extra Bonus

Missile Launch Location:   Vandenberg AFB - Site F (OSTF-1)

Missile Launch Outcome:   Partial Failure

Notes:   A propellant utilization system malfunction occured due to a LOX  leak. Improper sustainer engine operation caused the RV to overshoot its target.



Atlas 67E Photo 1

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