Step back in time to the thrilling dawn of the space age with our complete 1960-1969 rocket launch schedule. This meticulously compiled guide allows you to explore every pivotal mission, historic first, and groundbreaking event from a decade that defined spaceflight, including the fierce competition of the Space Race. Dive into the past and relive the incredible achievements that shaped humanity’s journey to the stars.
Mercury-Redstone 2Redstone MRLV
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Explorer 9Scout X-1
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Discoverer 21 (MIDAS RM-2)Thor DM-21 Agena-B
United States Air Force
Success
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Mercury-Atlas 2Atlas LV-3B
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Transit 3B & LOFTI-1Thor DM-21 Ablestar
United States Air Force
Partial Failure
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
LJ-5ALittle Joe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Partial Failure
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Mercury-Redstone BDRedstone MRLV
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA