Project Vanguard0002
TV-1 on the launcher at Complex 18. Technicians are seen working on the engine plumbing on 3/29/57. Prior to TV-1 ( Viking #14 ) another Viking ( #13, sometimes referred to as Round 13 ) was fired to evaluate the new facilities at Complex 18, the Atlantic Missile Range, and some systems to be used on Vanguard satellite launch vehicles. That rocket was launched 12/8/57 and was designated Vanguard TV-0. Glenn L. Martin Co. Photo.
Project Vanguard0002
TV-1 on the launcher at Complex 18. Technicians are seen working on the engine plumbing on 3/29/57. Prior to TV-1 ( Viking #14 ) another Viking ( #13, sometimes referred to as Round 13 ) was fired to evaluate the new facilities at Complex 18, the Atlantic Missile Range, and some systems to be used on Vanguard satellite launch vehicles. That rocket was launched 12/8/57 and was designated Vanguard TV-0. Glenn L. Martin Co. Photo.