Image: Vanguard rocket explodes
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Description: Test of Vanguard launch vehicle for U.S. International Geophysical Year (IGY) program to place satellite in Earth orbit to determine atmospheric density and conduct geodetic measurements. Malfunction in first stage caused vehicle to lose thrust after two seconds and vehicle was destroyed.
Title: Vanguard rocket explodes
Credit: Great Images in NASA (image link)
Author: U.S. Navy
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