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.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mercury-Redstone 2 Redstone MRLV
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Explorer 9 Scout X-1
Success
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
United States Air Force Discoverer 21 (MIDAS RM-2) Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Success
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mercury-Atlas 2 Atlas LV-3B
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United States Air Force Transit 3B & LOFTI-1 Thor DM-21 Ablestar
Partial Failure
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration LJ-5A Little Joe
Partial Failure
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mercury-Redstone BD Redstone MRLV
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Trailblazer 1g Trailblazer 1
Success
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mercury-Atlas 3 Atlas LV-3B
Failure
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA