In a remote camera near the "fuel farm," the Atlas V jumps off pad 41 under a low layer of clouds. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
The Atlas propels itself out of SLC-41. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
The Atlas lights up the gloomy skies. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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The Atlas ignites and umbilical cables fly off. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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The Atlas V throws dirt across the complex. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
A small vapor cloud begins to form. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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The Atlas post-scrub, venting off cryogenic liquid oxygen in a gaseous state. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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The Atlas V engines roar to life from this wide-angle camera situated in the front of the complex. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
An unusual green charge of light occurring during early stages of ignition. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
The Atlas lights up. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
Another fuel farm shot. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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The Atlas V flares the camera during ascent. Copyright © Alex Polimeni
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