| Navy's Satellite: Vanguard Fails In Second Launching | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1644 |
| Catalog #: | 355386 | |
| Clip Number: | 355386-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-011-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:14:18 - 00:15:23 | |
| Location: | Cape Canaveral, Flordia | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Satellite DISASTERS: Explosions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida, Cape Kennedy (Cape Canaveral) WEAPONS: Missiles, Guided | |
| Description: | The Navy's Vanguard Rocket breaks up in mid-air in the second attempt to launch a satellite. It's blown up from the ground when failure becomes apparent - another set-back in the navy's effort to match the army's successful launching of the 'explorer.' Establishing shot - The Vanguard Missile on the launching pad. MS - Blast off, lots of smoke. MLS - Vanguard Missile explodes and falls to the earth. | |
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