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Vanguard | Vanguard
Vanguard | Vanguard launched on Fri, Sep 26, 1958, 03:38 PM UTC — a US Navy mission.
Launch FailureUS Navy
Lifted offNET Sep 1958
NET Fri, Sep 26, 1958, 03:38 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
VanguardVehicle
US NavyProvider
Launch Complex 18APad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vanguard to Medium Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Vanguard ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Vanguard
Vanguard was an American satellite and the fourth artificial Earth orbital satellite to be launched. It was the first satellite to have solar electric power.
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What time does Vanguard | Vanguard launch?
Vanguard | Vanguard is scheduled to lift off Fri, Sep 26, 1958, 03:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Vanguard | Vanguard?
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Who is launching Vanguard | Vanguard?
Vanguard | Vanguard is an US Navy mission flying on a Vanguard.
Where does Vanguard | Vanguard launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 18A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.