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Juno II being fueled 16 July 1959
Juno II in trouble seconds after launch
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This fragment of aluminum skin (right) was recovered from a Juno II rocket that veered off course shortly after launch from Pad 5 on 16 July 1959.
The rocket was destroyed by command from Range Safety. This Juno II was to carry a NASA Explorer satellite into orbit.
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