Rocket launches in April 1961
In April 1961, 6 rocket launches flew: 3 by NASA, 1 by ABMA and 1 by Soviet Union. One failed.
Launched
| Date | Mission | Rocket | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KH-5 2 | Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Vandenberg SFB | Success | |
| Vostok 1 | Vostok-K | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Success | |
| Trailblazer 1g | Trailblazer 1 | Wallops Flight Facility | Success | |
| Mercury-Atlas 3 | Atlas LV-3B | Cape Canaveral SFS | Failure | |
| Explorer 11 | Juno II | Cape Canaveral SFS | Success | |
| LJ-5B | Little Joe | Wallops Flight Facility | Success |
By place and rocket: Florida 2 · California 1 · Virginia 2 · Russia and Baikonur 1