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Redstone (First Launch)
The first launch of the Redstone missile.
Mission Overview
Launched from Cape Canaveral, the Redstone was the first large-scale liquid-propellant missile. While it only flew for 80 seconds before failure, it became the foundation for the rockets that carried the first Americans into space.
Learning from History
"The Redstone is often called "the Army's Workhorse" and eventually became the first stage for the Mercury-Redstone launches."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Test Rocket |
| Destination | Sub-orbital |
| Status | Success/Test |
| Rocket | NAA-75-110 |