Rocket launches in August 1959
In August 1959, 5 rocket launches flew: 3 by US Air Force and 2 by NASA. 2 failed.
Launched
| Date | Mission | Rocket | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 6 | Thor Able III | Cape Canaveral SFS | Success | |
| Discoverer 5 | Thor Agena A | Vandenberg SFB | Success | |
| Beacon | Juno II | Cape Canaveral SFS | Failure | |
| Discoverer 6 | Thor Agena A | Vandenberg SFB | Success | |
| LJ-1 | Little Joe | Wallops Flight Facility | Failure |
By place and rocket: Florida 2 · California 2 · Virginia 1