1952 in spaceflight

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In 1952, several branches of the United States' military, often in partnership with civilian organizations, continued their programs of sounding rocket research beyond the Script error: No such module "convert". boundary of space (as defined by the World Air Sports Federation)[1] using the Aerobee rocket. The University of Iowa launched its first series of rockoon flights, demonstrating the validity of the balloon-launched rocket, a comparatively inexpensive way to explore the upper atmosphere. The launch of Viking 9 at the end of the year to an altitude of Template:Cvt, by the Naval Research Laboratory team under the management of Milton Rosen, represented the pinnacle of contemporary operational rocket design.

The same year, groundwork was laid for the launch of the first artificial satellite when, in October, the General Assembly of the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) scheduled the International Geophysical Year for 1957–58. This scientific endeavor would involve 67 nations in a global investigation of physical phenomena, on the ground and in space.

No new models of ballistic missile were added to the arsenals of either the United States or the Soviet Union in 1952. However, work continued on large rocket development, particularly the US Army's Redstone and the Soviet R-5 missile. Both the R-1 and R-2 missiles had operational test runs during the year.

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Space exploration highlights

US Navy

In the late spring of 1952, the Naval Research Laboratory team, under the management of Milton Rosen, prepared to launch the first second-generation Viking rocket, Viking 8, from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The new Viking design was nearly one-and-a-half times as wide as its precursor, with the highest fuel-to-weight ratio of any rocket yet developed. The tail fins no longer supported the weight of the rocket, which had been the case with the first-generation design. Now, the Viking rocket rested on the base of its fuselage. This allowed the tail fins to be made much lighter, allowing the rocket to carry a heavier tank without weighing more than the first Viking design.[2]Template:Rp

On 6 June 1952, Viking 8 broke loose of its moorings during a static firing test. After it was allowed to fly for 55 seconds in the hope that it would clear the immediate area and thus pose no danger to ground crew, Nat Wagner, head of the "Cutoff group", delivered a command to the rocket to cease its thrust. 65 seconds later, the rocket crashed Script error: No such module "convert". downrange to the southeast.[2]Template:Rp

With lessons learned from the Viking 8 failure, the successful 9 December static firing of Viking 9 was followed on 15 December by a successful launch from White Sands. The rocket reached an altitude of Script error: No such module "convert"., roughly the same as that of the first-generation Viking 7 in 1950. In addition to cameras that photographed the Earth during flight, Viking 9 carried a full suite of cosmic ray, ultraviolet, and X-ray detectors, including sixteen plates of emulsion gel for tracking the path of individual high energy particles. The experiment package was recovered intact after it had secured measurements high above the Earth's atmosphere.[2]Template:Rp

US Army

The final flight of the V-2 rocket occurred on 19 September 1952 with an unsuccessful aeronomy mission conducted jointly by the Signal Corps Engineering Laboratories and University of Michigan from White Sands Launch Complex 33. The rocket reached an apogee of Script error: No such module "convert". before its tail exploded 27 seconds into the flight.[3]Template:Rp

American civilian efforts

1952 saw the first rockoon flights. These balloon-mounted rockets were significantly cheaper than sounding rocket flights: $1800 per launch versus $25,000 for each Aerobee launch and $450,000 for each Viking launch. A series of seven ship-launched tests conducted by a University of Iowa team under James Van Allen achieved considerable success, with one flight grazing the edge of space with an apogee of Script error: No such module "convert"..[4]Template:Rp

Spacecraft development

US Air Force

Progress remained slow throughout 1952 on the Atlas, the nation's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the contract for which had been awarded to Consolidated Vultee in January 1951 by the US Air Force's Air Research and Development Command. Conservative development policies and daunting technical problems were the official causes, but the Air Force's apparent lack of enthusiasm for the project, along with a limited budget and resources, were factors as well. It was not until the first successful H-bomb test at Elugelab in November 1952 that development of the Atlas, potentially capable of delivering such a weapon, garnered more support.[5]Template:Rp

US Army

On 8 April 1952, Redstone Arsenal in Alabama officially gave the name of "Redstone" to the surface-to-surface missile, capable of delivering nuclear or conventional warheads to a range of Script error: No such module "convert"., which they had started developing on 10 July 1951. The office of the Chief of Ordnance of the Army (OCO) tasked Chrysler Corporation to proceed with active work as the prime contractor on the missile by a letter order contract in October 1952; this contract definitized on 19 June 1953.[6]

Soviet military

In 1952, the Soviet Union focused its strategic rocket development on the R-5 missile, which superseded the overambitious Script error: No such module "convert". range R-3, previously canceled on 20 October 1951.[7]Template:Rp OKB-1 under Sergei Korolev completed the conceptual design for the R-5, able to carry the same Script error: No such module "convert". payload as the R-1 and R-2 but over a distance of Script error: No such module "convert".,[7]Template:Rp by 30 October 1951.[8]Template:Rp

This dramatic increase in performance of the R-5 over its predecessors was made possible through development of the RD-103 engine, an evolution of the RD-101 used in the R-2 missile, and by reducing the weight of the rocket through use of integrated tankage (while at the same time increasing propellant load by 60% over the R-2). The military had much more confidence in this incremental design than the radical leap forward that was the R-3, and work proceeded apace. Other innovations over the R-1 and R-2 included small aerodynamic rudders run by servomotors to replace the big fins of the R-1/R-2, and longitudinal acceleration integrators to improve the precision of engine cutoff and thus accuracy.[8]Template:Rp Two of the first ten R-5s produced underwent stand tests through February 1952,[9] and the sleek, cylindrical R-5, "the first Soviet strategic rocket", would be ready for its first launch March 1953.[8]Template:Rp

Also in 1952, the design bureau OKB-486, under Valentin Glushko, began developing the RD-105 and RD-106 engines for an even more powerful rocket: the five engine R-6 ICBM. Using an integrated solder-welded configuration, developed by engineer Aleksei Isaev, these LOX/kerosene engines would be more powerful single chamber engines than those used in earlier rockets. Four Script error: No such module "convert". RD-105 would power the R-6's four strap-on engines while a Script error: No such module "convert". RD-106 would power the central booster.[8]Template:Rp

That same year, there was also a series of fourteen test launches of the mass-produced version of R-2 missile, with a range of Script error: No such module "convert"..[7]Template:Rp Twelve of the missiles reached their targets.[7]Template:Rp The R-1 also was test-launched seven times.[10]

Civilian efforts

In October 1952, the General Assembly of the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) adopted a proposal to undertake a third International Polar Year. This endeavor would involve both a wider scope, encompassing simultaneous observations of geophysical phenomena over the entire surface of the Earth including the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as a longer period, lasting 18 months. The International Geophysical Year (IGY), set for 1957–58, ultimately would involve the participation of 67 countries. To coordinate this massive effort, the ICSU formed the Template:Langx, which would hold four major meetings with representation from all participating countries over the next four years.[4]Template:Rp[11]Template:Rp

In 1951, the University of Maryland's Fred Singer gave a series of lectures to the British Interplanetary Society in London espousing the use of small artificial satellites to conduct scientific observations. In 1952 Singer expanded his audience through publications and public presentations on his proposals for "MOUSE" (Minimum Orbiting Unmanned Satellite of the Earth). Though dismissed by many as too radical and/or in conflict with human exploration of space, the proposal catalyzed serious discussion of the use of satellites for scientific research.[4]Template:Rp

Launches

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January

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Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
30 January
20:45 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1a USAF 21 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
Ionosphere 1 AFCRC / University of Utah Suborbital Ionospheric 30 January Launch failure
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert"., rocket exploded in tower[3]Template:Rp

February

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
19 February
14:49 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1c USAF 22 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Utah Suborbital Airglow 19 February Launch failure
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert"., maiden (and only) flight of the RTV-A-1c, which was an unboosted version of the RTV-A-1a. There was a thrust chamber explosion in the tower, but the instrumentation was recovered intact.[3]Template:Rp
19 February
17:00 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-N-10 NRL 7 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
NRL Suborbital Cosmic Radiation / Solar Radiation 19 February Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
29 February
14:40 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 23 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Utah Suborbital Airglow 29 February Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp

April

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
22 April
17:28 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 24 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / Boston University Suborbital Ionospheric 22 April Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
30 April
13:30 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-N-10 NRL 8 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
NRL Suborbital Cosmic Radiation / Solar Radiation 30 April Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp

May

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
1 May
14:59 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-N-10 NRL 9 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
NRL Suborbital Cosmic Radiation / Solar Radiation 1 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
1 May
15:42 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 25 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Rhode Island Suborbital Solar UV 1 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
5 May
13:44 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-N-10 NRL 10 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
NRL Suborbital Cosmic Radiation / Solar Radiation 5 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
15 May
01:15 		Template:FlagiconAerobee XASR-SC-1 SC 23 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Army
Template:FlagiconSphere SCEL / University of Michigan Suborbital Aeronomy 15 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
20 May
02:07 		Template:FlagiconAerobee XASR-SC-1 SC 24 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Army
Template:FlagiconGrenades USASC Suborbital Aeronomy 20 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
20 May
16:06 		Template:FlagiconV-2 V-2 No. 59 / TF-2 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-33 Template:FlagiconUS Army
SCEL / University of Michigan Suborbital Aeronomy / Photography 20 May Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
21 May
15:15 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 26 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
Template:FlagiconAeromed 3 AFCRL / WADC Aero-Medical Laboratory Suborbital Biological 21 May Successful
Carried 2 Philippine monkeys, Pat and Mike, and 2 mice; all recovered. Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp Flight tested requirement of restraints: one mouse was given a shelf to cling to; the other bounced from side to side of its smooth-sided plastic compartment. Acceleration was 15 gees for <1 second and 3-4 gees for 35 seconds. The two monkeys were strapped to their seats and anaesthetized. Mission demonstrated that pilot injury in rocket flight could be avoided with appropriate seats and straps.[12]

June

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
6 June
17:30 		Template:FlagiconViking (second model) Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-33 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
Template:FlagiconViking 8 NRL Suborbital Accidental launch 6 June Launch failure
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert"., accidentally launched during static fire ground test[13]
18 June
17:50 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 27 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Denver Suborbital Solar UV 18 June Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
30 June
14:32 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 28 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
Template:FlagiconAirglow 1 AFCRC Suborbital Sky Brightness 30 June Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp

August

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
8 August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 8 August
First of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Second of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Third of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Fourth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Fifth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Sixth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Seventh of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
August Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Eighth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
20 August Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 20 August Successful[10]
21 August Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 21 August Successful[10]
21 August
06:25 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 1 Template:FlagiconScript error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., Kane Basin Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 21 August Partial failure
Maiden flight of the Deacon Rockoon, (balloon) apogee: Script error: No such module "convert"., rocket failed to fire[3]Template:Rp
22 August
07:33 		Template:FlagiconV-2 TF-3 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-33 Template:FlagiconUS Army
NRL / AFCRC / National Institutes of Health Suborbital Aeronomy / Cosmic Radiation / Solar X-Ray / Magnetic Field / Sky Brightness 22 August Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
24 August
03:34 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 2 Template:FlagiconUSCGC Eastwind, northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 24 August Partial failure
(Balloon) Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".,[3]Template:Rp rocket failed to fire, but instrument package worked[4]Template:Rp
25 August Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 25 August Successful[10]
26 August
18:53 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1a USAF 29 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
Template:FlagiconIonosphere 2 AFCRC / University of Utah Suborbital Ionospheric 26 August Launch failure
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
29 August
00:26 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 3 Template:FlagiconUSCGC Eastwind, northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 29 August Spacecraft failure
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".,[3]Template:Rp first successful firing of balloon-launched rocket, instruments failed to return data[4]Template:Rp
29 August
07:36 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 4 Template:FlagiconUSCGC Eastwind, northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 29 August Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
29 August
18:15 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 5 Template:FlagiconUSCGC Eastwind, northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 29 August Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
31 August
21:10 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 6 Template:FlagiconUSCGC Eastwind, northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 31 August Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp

September

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Ninth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Tenth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Eleventh of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Twelfth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test Same day
Thirteenth of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
3 September
14:49 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-N-10 NRL 11 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
NRL Suborbital Solar Radiation 3 September Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
4 September
09:17 		Template:FlagiconDeacon rockoon SUI 7 Template:FlagiconScript error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., northern Baffin Bay Template:FlagiconUS Coast Guard
University of Iowa Suborbital Cosmic Radiation 4 September Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
18 September Template:FlagiconR-2 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 18 September
Last of fourteen test launches of mass-produced version; twelve reached their target[14][7]Template:Rp
19 September
15:49 		Template:FlagiconV-2 TF-5 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-33 Template:FlagiconUS Army
SCEL / University of Michigan Suborbital Aeronomy 19 September Launch failure
Final flight of the V-2, apogee: Script error: No such module "convert"., tail exploded at 27 seconds[3]Template:Rp
25 September
03:50 		Template:FlagiconAerobee XASR-SC-1 SC 25 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Army
Template:FlagiconGrenades SCEL Suborbital Aeronomy 25 September Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp

October

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
10 October
14:24 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 30 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Denver Suborbital Solar UV 10 October Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
22 October
14:35 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 31 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Michigan Suborbital Aeronomy 22 October Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
23 October
03:45 		Template:FlagiconAerobee XASR-SC-2 SC 26 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Army
Template:FlagiconGrenades SCEL Suborbital Aeronomy 23 October Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
29 October Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 29 October Successful[10]
30 October Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 30 October Successful[10]
30 October Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 30 October Successful[10]

November

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
6 November
15:56 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 32 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
Airglow 2 AFCRC Suborbital Sky Brightness 6 November Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
21 November Template:FlagiconR-1 Template:FlagiconKapustin Yar Template:FlagiconOKB-1
OKB-1 Suborbital Missile test 21 November Successful[10]

December

Template:Sronly
Date and time (UTC) Rocket Flight number Launch site LSP
Payload Operator Orbit Function Decay (UTC) Outcome
Remarks
11 December
23:47 		Template:FlagiconAerobee XASR-SC-1 SC 29 Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-35 Template:FlagiconUS Army
Template:FlagiconSphere SCEL / University of Michigan Suborbital Aeronomy / Cosmic Radiation 11 December Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
12 December
19:38 		Template:FlagiconAerobee RTV-A-1 USAF 33 Template:FlagiconHolloman LC-A Template:FlagiconUS Air Force
AFCRC / University of Colorado Suborbital Solar UV 12 December Successful
Final flight of the RTV-A-1, apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
15 December
21:38 		Template:FlagiconViking (second model) Template:FlagiconWhite Sands LC-33 Template:FlagiconUS Navy
Template:FlagiconViking 9 NRL Suborbital Solar Radiation / Cosmic Radiation / Photography 15 December Successful
Apogee: Script error: No such module "convert".[3]Template:Rp
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Suborbital launch statistics

By country

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Template:Sronly
Country Launches Successes Failures Partial
failures
Template:Flagcountry 21 19 0 2
Template:Flagcountry 35 27 5 3
World Script error: No such module "math". Script error: No such module "math". Script error: No such module "math". Script error: No such module "math".

By rocket

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Template:Sronly
Rocket Country Launches Successes Failures Partial
failures 		Remarks
V-2 Template:Flagcountry 3 2 1 0 Retired
Viking (second model) Template:Flagcountry 2 1 1 0 Maiden flight
Aerobee RTV-N-10 Template:Flagcountry 5 5 0 0
Aerobee XASR-SC-1 Template:Flagcountry 4 4 0 0
Aerobee XASR-SC-2 Template:Flagcountry 1 1 0 0
Aerobee RTV-A-1 Template:Flagcountry 10 10 0 0 Retired
Aerobee RTV-A-1a Template:Flagcountry 2 0 2 0
Aerobee RTV-A-1c Template:Flagcountry 1 0 1 0 Maiden flight, retired
Deacon rockoon Template:Flagcountry 7 4 0 3 Maiden flight
R-1 Template:Flagcountry 7 7 0 0
R-2 Template:Flagcountry 14 12 0 2

See also

References

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