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FLTSATCOM-6

Rocket launch

by USA

Launch time26 Mar 198721:22 UTC

failure

Orbit: GTO

Serial number: AC-67

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.

Rocket AtlasG

launched from Cape Canaveral, LC-36BUSA

Payloads

NamePurposeMassComment
FLTSATCOM-6Comsat--