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Vanguard TV-0
First test of the Vanguard satellite launcher.
Mission Overview
A Viking rocket was used as a "Test Vehicle" (TV) to evaluate the tracking systems and launch infrastructure for the upcoming International Geophysical Year.
Learning from History
"This mission proved the ground stations were ready to track an object in orbit once it was successfully launched."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Test Rocket |
| Destination | Sub-orbital |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Viking Rocket |