launched from USA

FLTSATCOM-6

Failure
MAR 26198721:22:00 UTC

Launched into a thunderstorm. Booster was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff, damaging the guidance computer and sending an erroneous pitch down command that resulted in vehicle breakup.

launched from LC-36B Canaveral

aboard Atlas G AC-67 into GTO

Payload

FLTSATCOM-6

Comsat