Vanguard | Vanguard

The Earth Science flight Vanguard | Vanguard departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Vanguard, bound for MEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
US Navy
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Vanguard
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 18A
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Vanguard | Vanguard cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1958-09-26T15:38:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Vanguard is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Vanguard endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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