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However, Apollo 12 almost became a disaster which — after ... But less than a minute after launch something happened that could have been a disaster. Lightning struck the vehicle.

Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff. The LCC is located 3.5 miles from the launch pad. The Saturn V rocket climbs into orbit.