Juno II AM-16
Juno II AM-16 attempted to launch the S-1 Explorer satellite on 16 July 1959. The vehicle lost control almost immediately after liftoff and was destroyed by range safety.
Identity
- Aliases
- Juno II Explorer S-1 launch vehicleJuno II flight 3
- Name
- Juno II AM-16
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Juno II AM-16 attempted to launch the S-1 Explorer satellite on 16 July 1959. The vehicle lost control almost immediately after liftoff and was destroyed by range safety.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-07-16
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:48:59 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:48:59 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1959-07-16
- Search Name
- Juno II AM-16 Juno II Explorer S-1 launch vehicle Juno II flight 3
- Serial Number
- AM-16
- Vehicle Code
- S-1