Launches

This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1958. ISS in earth orbit. ... Jan. ...

This article is about vehicles powered by rocket engines. ... Two bodies with a slight difference in mass orbiting around a common barycenter. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Jupiter-C Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was designed by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) The vehicle consists of a modified Redstone ballistic missile with three solid-propellant upper stages. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Compex 26 (LC-26) was a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Explorer-I, officially known as Satellite 1958 Alpha, was the first United States Earth satellite and was sent aloft as part of the United States program for the International Geophysical Year 1957-1958. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A magnetosphere is the region around an astronomical object in which phenomena are dominated or organized by its magnetic field. ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 ([[Rf 1970 == January 1 - The Unix epoch begins at 00:00:00 UTC January 2 - The last studio performance of The Beatles oman numerals|MCMLXX]]) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Van Allen belts The Van Allen radiation belt is a torus of energetic charged particles around Earth, trapped by Earths magnetic field. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... This article is about the day. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Jupiter-C Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was designed by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) The vehicle consists of a modified Redstone ballistic missile with three solid-propellant upper stages. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Compex 26 (LC-26) was a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... // Mission Description Explorer-II was to be a repeat of the Explorer I mission. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A magnetosphere is the region around an astronomical object in which phenomena are dominated or organized by its magnetic field. ... This article is about the day. ... Jan. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Vanguard 1 is the oldest artificial satellite still orbiting the earth, though there is no longer any communication with it. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Jupiter-C Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was designed by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) The vehicle consists of a modified Redstone ballistic missile with three solid-propellant upper stages. ... Mercury-Redstone 1 at LC-5. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Mission Description Explorer-III was nearly identical to Explorer I in design and mission. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A magnetosphere is the region around an astronomical object in which phenomena are dominated or organized by its magnetic field. ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... This article is about the animal. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... R-7 with Sputnik 2 The R-7 Semyorka (Russian: ) was the worlds first intercontinental ballistic missile and was deployed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War from 1959 to 1968. ... Map showing Baikonurs location in Kazakhstan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... Sputnik 3 (Russian: , Satellite 3) was a Soviet satellite launched on May 15, 1958 from Baikonur cosmodrome by a modified R-7/SS-6 ICBM. It was a research satellite to explore the upper atmosphere and the near space. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A Saturn V launch vehicle sends Apollo 15 on its way to the moon. ... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X. An X-ray picture (radiograph) taken by Röntgen An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength approximately in the range of 5 pm to 10 nanometers (corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 PHz... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... R-7 with Sputnik 2 The R-7 Semyorka (Russian: ) was the worlds first intercontinental ballistic missile and was deployed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War from 1959 to 1968. ... Map showing Baikonurs location in Kazakhstan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... Sputnik 3 (Russian: , Satellite 3) was a Soviet satellite launched on May 15, 1958 from Baikonur cosmodrome by a modified R-7/SS-6 ICBM. It was a research satellite to explore the upper atmosphere and the near space. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X. An X-ray picture (radiograph) taken by Röntgen An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength approximately in the range of 5 pm to 10 nanometers (corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 PHz... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X. An X-ray picture (radiograph) taken by Röntgen An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength approximately in the range of 5 pm to 10 nanometers (corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 PHz... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... This article is about the animal. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... This article is about the animal. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Jupiter-C Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was designed by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) The vehicle consists of a modified Redstone ballistic missile with three solid-propellant upper stages. ... Mercury-Redstone 1 at LC-5. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Explorer 4 was a US satellite launched on July 26, 1958. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A magnetosphere is the region around an astronomical object in which phenomena are dominated or organized by its magnetic field. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... The US Pioneer program of unmanned space missions was designed for planetary exploration. ... This article is about the American space agency. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A Saturn V launch vehicle sends Apollo 15 on its way to the moon. ... is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Jupiter-C Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was designed by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) The vehicle consists of a modified Redstone ballistic missile with three solid-propellant upper stages. ... Mercury-Redstone 1 at LC-5. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A magnetosphere is the region around an astronomical object in which phenomena are dominated or organized by its magnetic field. ... is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Map showing Baikonurs location in Kazakhstan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... Luna 1958A (E-1 series) was the first Soviet spacecraft which was using for mission to the Moon. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A Saturn V launch vehicle sends Apollo 15 on its way to the moon. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X. An X-ray picture (radiograph) taken by Röntgen An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength approximately in the range of 5 pm to 10 nanometers (corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 PHz... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Pioneer 1 atop its launcher Pioneer 1, the second and most successful of three project Able space probes and the first spacecraft launched by the newly formed NASA, was intended to study the ionizing radiation, cosmic rays, magnetic fields, and micrometeorites in the vicinity of the Earth and in lunar... This article is about the American space agency. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Map showing Baikonurs location in Kazakhstan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A Saturn V launch vehicle sends Apollo 15 on its way to the moon. ... is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... NASA photo of the Pioneer 2 probe Pioneer 2 was the last of the three project Able space probes designed to probe lunar and cislunar space. ... This article is about the American space agency. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Map showing Baikonurs location in Kazakhstan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... Luna 1958C (E-1 series) was the third Soviet spacecraft which was used for mission to the Moon. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Strategic Rocket Forces. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A Saturn V launch vehicle sends Apollo 15 on its way to the moon. ... is the 339th day of the year (340th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Jupiter IRBM mobile missile The PGM-19 Jupiter was an intermediate-range ballistic missile of the United States Air Force. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Pioneer III Pioneer 3 was a spin stabilized spacecraft launched by the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile agency in conjunction with NASA. The spacecraft was intended as a lunar probe, but failed to go past the Moon and into a heliocentric orbit as planned, but did reach an altitude of... This article is about the American space agency. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ... is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Atlas missile launch from Cape Canaveral in 1957 Atlas was a missile built by the Convair Division of General Dynamics. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... U.S. military MILSTAR communications satellite A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thor-Ablestar Thor was the United Statess first operational ballistic missile. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... An intermediate-range ballistic missile, or IRBM, is a ballistic missile with a range of 2750-5500 km or 1719-3437 miles. ...

References

• Encyclopedia Astronautica
• Gunter's Space Page - Chronology of Space Launches
• JAXA
• Jonathan's Space Report (SatCat.txt and Launchlog.txt)
• Mission Set Database (NASA GFC)
• NASA
• NASA SpaceFlight.com
• Orbital Report News Agency's Launch Logs
• Space Calander (NASA JPL)
• Southwest Space Archive
• SPACE.com Launch Forecast
• SpaceFlightNow
• Steven Pietrobon's Space Archive
• U.S. Space Objects Registry