The Vanguard 3-stage rocket, carrying America s first Sputnik bound for outer space, is counted down... and out! Something went wrong, and this huge explosion was the result of months of experiments and trials. American hopes exploded sky-high at the failure of the first attempt. 9th December 1957 UnitedArchives01021971
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Recording Date: Apr 19, 2005
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The Vanguard 3-stage rocket, carrying America s first Sputnik bound for outer space, is counted down... and out! Something went wrong, and this huge explosion was the result of months of experiments and trials. American hopes exploded sky-high at the failure of the first attempt. 9th December 1957 UnitedArchives01021971
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