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.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Mercury-Atlas 3Atlas LV-3B
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Failure
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
LJ-5BLittle Joe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Mercury-Redstone 3Redstone MRLV
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Transit 4A & Injun-1 & Solrad 3Thor DM-21 Ablestar
United States Air Force
Success
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
S-55Scout X-1
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Failure
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
