dec 6, 1957 - Failed Launch of Vanguard TV3 Satellite

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The successful mission of Sputnik I caused the U.S Defense Department to fund a US satellite project. In addition, US President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, ordered the Navy to speed up the process of building the Vanguard Satellite. However, it was a fail when launching, as it exploded when only feet off the ground.

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