Spaceflight Now: Atlas Launch Report
Atlas 3 soars on maiden voyage

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Posted: August 2, 2000


A 16mm high-speed film camera focused on the rocket's base shows engine ignition and the metal clamps releasing the Atlas 3 at liftoff. Source video: Lockheed Martin (318k, 39sec QuickTime file).

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