The SM-65C Atlas or Atlas C was a prototype of the Atlas missile. First flown on 24 December 1958 the Atlas C was the final development version of the Atlas rocket prior to the operational Atlas D. It was originally planned to be used as the first stage of the Atlas-Able rocket but following an explosion during a static test on 24 September 1959 this was abandoned in favour of the Atlas D.Six flights were made.
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