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Bumper-WAC 8
The first rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.
Mission Overview
A two-stage rocket consisting of a German V-2 first stage and a WAC Corporal second stage. It was used to test high-altitude separation and hypersonic speeds.
Learning from History
"This mission inaugurated the Long Range Proving Ground at Cape Canaveral, now the world's busiest spaceport."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Test Rocket |
| Destination | Sub-orbital |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | V-2 / WAC Corporal |