Photo: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA-MSFC) · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Vanguard was an American satellite and the fourth artificial Earth orbital satellite to be launched. It was the first satellite to have solar electric power.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterVanguard
MissionEarth Science · MEO
Earth Science · MEO
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