Launch of Explorer 1, First U.S. Satellite onboard a Jupiter C Rocket, which was a modified Redstone. The Redstone is what Alan Sheppard and Gus Grissom rode to orbit.
"Red Moon Rising" by Matthew Brzezinski is a fantastic book that talks about the political implications and world reactions and background regarding Sputnik and the early space race. Very very good book.
This is a great video. This first successful American launch putting a satellite into orbit took place before NASA was created. I am sure many baby boomers remember the excitement of the early space program and the difficult challenges our scientists and engineers had to overcome. Thanks for posting this gem!!
"Red Moon Rising" by Matthew Brzezinski is a fantastic book that talks about the political implications and world reactions and background regarding Sputnik and the early space race. Very very good book.
CTNDSUman 2 years ago
This is a great video. This first successful American launch putting a satellite into orbit took place before NASA was created. I am sure many baby boomers remember the excitement of the early space program and the difficult challenges our scientists and engineers had to overcome. Thanks for posting this gem!!
sadouskas 3 years ago