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Type
Government
Founded
1963
1 launcher · 0 spacecraft
About
The Navy was competed with the Army to put the first American satellite into orbit. Their first two Vanguard missions failed, with the second being a highly publicized failure, as it exploded on the launchpad. They went on to put 3 satellites into orbit but did not beat the Army to be the first. Their work in space continues today largely on military satellites.
Total Launches
18
Successful
3
Failed
15
Pending
0
Success Streak
0
All Launches 18
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Status
6
DEC
1957
Vanguard
5
FEB
1958
Vanguard
17
MAR
1958
Vanguard
29
APR
1958
Vanguard
28
MAY
1958
Vanguard
26
JUN
1958
Vanguard
25
JUL
1958
NOTS 1
12
AUG
1958
NOTS 2
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Launchers 1
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