1966 Press Photo Launch escape motor demonstration at White Sands Missile Range
This is an original press photo. A launch escape motor demonstrates how it would rocket a spacecraft to safety from the Saturn S-IB launch vehicle if an emergency occurred on the launch pad. This flight is at the White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Thrust from small motor places the speeding spacecraft into an arching trajectory to carry it clear of the danger area.Photo measures 9 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 02-24-1966.
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