Rocket launches in September 1959
In September 1959, 4 rocket launches flew: 1 by NASA, 1 by Soviet Union and 1 by US Air Force. 2 failed.
Launched
| Date | Mission | Rocket | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Joe 1 | Atlas LV-3B | Cape Canaveral SFS | Partial failure | |
| Luna-2 | Vostok-L 8K72 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Success | |
| Transit 1A | Thor Able II | Cape Canaveral SFS | Failure | |
| Vanguard III | Vanguard | Cape Canaveral SFS | Success |
By place and rocket: Florida 3 · Russia and Baikonur 1