launched fromUSA
Surveyor SD-1
Failure
MAR 02196513:25:00 UTCBooster fuel prevalves accidentally closed at T+2 seconds, causing loss of booster engine thrust. Vehicle fell back onto the pad and exploded.
LIFTOFF
MAR 02 196513:25:00 UTC
Failure
launched fromLC-36ACanaveral
aboardAtlas Centaur-C LV-3CAC-5intoMEO
Payload
Surveyor SD-1
Test flight vehicle