The unmanned Atlas 5 rocket that blasted off from Florida on Wednesday was unlike most rocket launches - it created a unique blue light as it ripped through space.

The rocket's mission is to put a next-generation communications satellite into orbit for the US military.

The 20-story tall rocket is manufactured and launched by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp. and Boeing Co.

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