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NASA Center: Headquarters
Image # : VAN-9
Date : 12/6/1957

Title

Vanguard rocket explodes on launch pad

Full Description

Test of Vanguard launch vehicle for U.S. International Geophysical Year (IGY) program to place satellite in Earth orbit to determine atmospheric density and conduct geodetic measurements. Malfunction in first stage caused vehicle to lose thrust after two seconds and vehicle was destroyed. Photo released by U.S. Navy.

Keywords

Vanguard rocket launch vehicle explosion Navy IGY

Subject Category

Rocket Launches,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: HQ
  • Center Number: VAN-9
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2001-000008

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: Navy
  • Original Source: DIGITAL
  • Source/Capture Hardware/Software:
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